2nd-Shift Dispatch & Logistics Coordinator

Performance Foodservice; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Dispatch Specialist to coordinate delivery operations and communicate with drivers to keep schedules on track. The role focuses on routing, driver management, and ensuring timely service for customers and vendors.

The position emphasizes coordinating with truck drivers via computers, phones, or two-way radios, and requires 1–2 years of dispatch experience and a High School diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years dispatch and/or commercial driver experience or related area.
• Position will be 2nd shift (3:00 pm to 11:30 pm).

Responsibilities

• Dispatchers track driver progress along routes using available technology.
• Check drivers in and out of terminals and transfer trip records.
• Communicate with drivers daily and handle customer requests and complaints.
• Calculate miles for all trucks.
• Determine travel and route times for cost calculations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Monitor On-Time performance.
• Monitor Driver Hours of Service (HOS) compliance and logging.
• Communicate proactively about delays or equipment issues.
• Report and coordinate equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Assist in scheduling PTO and call-offs.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Two-way radios

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Dispatch Specialist to coordinate delivery operations and communicate with drivers to keep schedules on track. The role focuses on routing, driver management, and ensuring timely service for customers and vendors.

The position emphasizes coordinating with truck drivers via computers, phones, or two-way radios, and requires 1–2 years of dispatch experience and a High School diploma or equivalent.