Dispatcher

Performance Foodservice; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; 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 in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate delivery operations and keep drivers on schedule. You will communicate with truck drivers via computers, phones, or radios, assign loads, and ensure timely departures and arrivals.

You will interact with customers, vendors, and coworkers professionally, handling questions and route adjustments, while supporting the team to keep the distribution process running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years dispatch and commercial driver experience or related area.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with drivers and customers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling and dispatching of delivery operations.
• Assign drivers to trucks and ensure on-time departures/ arrivals.
• Answer driver questions and advise on traffic/weather.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Maintain records and support department goals.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Responsible for coordinating the overall scheduling and dispatching of delivery operations by communicating with truck drivers through computers, phones or two-way radios. Assign drivers to trucks and make sure that they leave and arrive on schedule. Available at all times to answer any questions from drivers, help them avoid traffic jams and keep them aware of inclement weather ahead. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Dispatchers keep track of the progress drivers make along their route by using available technology.
• Check drivers in and out of terminals and transfer the trip records into a company's files.
• Communicate with drivers on a daily basis, but must handle any requests and complaints from customers.
• Calculate miles for all trucks.
• Determine travel and route times so that delivery costs can be accurately determined.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1-2 years dispatch and commercial driver experience or related area