Dispatcher

Core-Mark; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cheney Brothers in New York State is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate delivery operations and schedule drivers. You will communicate with truck drivers via computers, phones, or radios, assign drivers to trucks, and ensure timely departures and arrivals.

Maintain professional interaction with customers and vendors, supporting the company’s efficient distribution network. The role requires coordinating with drivers, monitoring routes, and assisting to avoid delays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years dispatch and commercial driver experience or related area.
• Experience coordinating delivery operations and driver schedules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispatchers track driver progress along routes using available technology.
• Check drivers in and out of terminals and transfer trip records into company files.
• Communicate with drivers daily and handle requests/complaints from customers.
• Calculate miles for all trucks.
• Determine travel and route times to accurately estimate delivery costs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the company.

Skills

Dispatch coordination

Driver communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Description

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 4,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

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.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 2-4 years dispatch and commercial driver experience within the food service industry

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.