Dispatcher

DispatcherJoin Our US FOOD S Team!Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? We are looking for a Dispatcher to relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOOD S family.The starting pay range is between $23-$26 per hour.SCHEDULE:Tuesday - Saturday3am - 11:30amESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate driver activities and shuttle assignments to resolve service issues and minimize overtime, downtime, and hours of service violations. Complete attendance trackers and verify that drivers are using Omnitracs properly.Ensure that customer's needs are being met in a prompt and professional manner and escalate issues (late dispatch, breakdown, other service failures) to managers and sales force. Reassign routes as needed to solve service issues, and ensure that drivers are logging in and utilizing Proof of Delivery scanner.Coordinate trailer, tractor, and backhaul assignments to support efficient logistics operations.Visually inspect each driver's appearance to verify that drivers are in proper uniform and have required PPE.Notify the manager / supervisor in charge and the safety specialist in the event of a vehicle accident or driver injury.Other duties as assigned by manager.RELATIONSHIPSInternal: Drivers, transportation managers and supervisors, salesExternal: CustomersWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work will take place both at a desk in an office environment and in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRelated Experience/Requirements:Minimum one year of transportation or logistics experience.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Effective communication both verbally and in writing.Excellent telephone and customer service ability.Math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.Basic computer skills with a good knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of limited scope.Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.EducationHigh school diploma or GED/equivalent required.PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONSMust be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:FREQUENCY:STAND OCCASIONALYWALK OCCASIONALYDRIVE VEHICLE OCCASIONALYSIT FREQUENTLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/ACARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/AOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/APUSH/PULL*1 OCCASIONALLYCLIMB/BALANCE*2 OCCASIONALLYSTOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLYKNEEL OCCASIONALLYBEND OCCASIONALLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLYTWIST OCCASIONALLYGRASP OBJECTS*3 OCCASIONALLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS*4 OCCASIONALLYMANUAL DEXTERITY*5 FREQUENTLY1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***