Dispatch Coordinator — Day 1 Benefits & Growth

Performance Foodservice; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; 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 dispatcher to coordinate delivery operations. You will assign drivers to trucks, monitor daily updates, and stay available to answer questions from drivers and customers.

The role emphasizes timely communication, data entry, and adherence to DOT regulations to ensure safe, efficient distribution. The position runs Monday–Friday 1pm–8pm with occasional Saturdays, with duties including coordination with sales, routing, and documentation to support seamless food

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years dispatch and commercial driver experience or related area.
• 6-12 months previous logistic/dispatch experience.

Responsibilities

• The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 1pm to 8pm with occasional Saturdays.
• Monitors and maintains daily driver updates to sales and systems.
• Monitors and maintains drivers’ daily paperwork.
• Updates and performs data entry into department and company database.
• Responds to incoming calls and emails timely and effectively.
• Reviews, researches and resolves discrepancies on weekly reports.
• Ensures compliance with DOT regulations and company policy.
• Responsible for Fuel billing, ordering and reporting.
• Supports the Routing Department with drivers’ paperwork and materials.
• Communicates with customers, vendors and company personnel in a positive and proactive manner.
• Reports all accidents per PFG policy and procedures.
• Has knowledge of warehouse distribution and understands DOT regulations.
• Responsible for Delivery Food Safety temp probs and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Dispatch experience

Driver coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a dispatcher to coordinate delivery operations. You will assign drivers to trucks, monitor daily updates, and stay available to answer questions from drivers and customers.

The role emphasizes timely communication, data entry, and adherence to DOT regulations to ensure safe, efficient distribution. The position runs Monday–Friday 1pm–8pm with occasional Saturdays, with duties including coordination with sales, routing, and documentation to support seamless food