US Foods
Become A Us Foods Dispatcher!
Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? The expected base rate for this role is $27 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership. Schedule is Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm. Hours subject to change based on business needs. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Coordinate 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. Relationships Internal:
Drivers, transportation managers and supervisors, sales External:
Customers Work Environment The 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 Qualifications 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. Education High school diploma or GED/equivalent required. Preferred Qualifications Prior dispatcher experience preferred. Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations and driver logs. Knowledge of our geographic delivery area. Physical Qualifications Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: Occasionally:
1% - 33% Frequently:
34% - 66% Continuously:
67% - 100% or Never Job requires worker to: Stand occasionally Walk occasionally Drive vehicle occasionally Sit frequently Lift 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) occasionally Lift 11-20 lbs (Light) occasionally Lift 21-50 lbs (Medium) occasionally Lift 51-100 lbs (Heavy) occasionally Lift over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) never Carry 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) occasionally Carry 11-20 lbs (Light) occasionally Carry 21-50 lbs (Medium) occasionally Carry 51-100 lbs (Heavy) never Carry over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) never Push/Pull*1 occasionally Climb/Balance*2 occasionally Stoop/Squat occasionally Kneel occasionally Bend occasionally Reach above shoulder frequently Twist occasionally Grasp objects*3 occasionally Manipulate objects*4 occasionally Manual dexterity*5 frequently 1 (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) Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $17.00/hour and $32.00/hour. As applicable, this role will also receive paid training and 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***
Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? The expected base rate for this role is $27 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership. Schedule is Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm. Hours subject to change based on business needs. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Coordinate 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. Relationships Internal:
Drivers, transportation managers and supervisors, sales External:
Customers Work Environment The 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 Qualifications 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. Education High school diploma or GED/equivalent required. Preferred Qualifications Prior dispatcher experience preferred. Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations and driver logs. Knowledge of our geographic delivery area. Physical Qualifications Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: Occasionally:
1% - 33% Frequently:
34% - 66% Continuously:
67% - 100% or Never Job requires worker to: Stand occasionally Walk occasionally Drive vehicle occasionally Sit frequently Lift 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) occasionally Lift 11-20 lbs (Light) occasionally Lift 21-50 lbs (Medium) occasionally Lift 51-100 lbs (Heavy) occasionally Lift over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) never Carry 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) occasionally Carry 11-20 lbs (Light) occasionally Carry 21-50 lbs (Medium) occasionally Carry 51-100 lbs (Heavy) never Carry over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) never Push/Pull*1 occasionally Climb/Balance*2 occasionally Stoop/Squat occasionally Kneel occasionally Bend occasionally Reach above shoulder frequently Twist occasionally Grasp objects*3 occasionally Manipulate objects*4 occasionally Manual dexterity*5 frequently 1 (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) Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $17.00/hour and $32.00/hour. As applicable, this role will also receive paid training and 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***