Load Planner

Meijer; Lansing (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer is seeking a Driver Dispatch Specialist to coordinate driver movements and delivery windows in the Arkansas/Lansing area, ensuring DOT compliance. You will manage schedules, track trailers, and support on-time performance for store deliveries and backhauls.

The role requires knowledge of FMCSA regulations, HazMat rules, and strong communication. Candidates should have 2 years in logistics and be available for 2nd or 3rd shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of logistics experience.
• Experience in dispatching and shift/end-of-shift processes.
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations including HazMat and hours of service.
• Familiar with regional geography.
• Ability to realign driver schedules for high priority loads.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch drivers within limits to ensure on-time performance.
• Monitor building lineups.
• Track trailer movements.
• Ensure on-time deliveries and backhauls.
• Monitor yard status.
• Ensure DOT compliance (HazMat, HOS, drug/alcohol, inspections).
• Assist with accident investigations.
• Interpret and follow union contracts.
• This job profile may include additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Dispatching

DOT regulations awareness

Multitasking

Communication skills

Geography knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PeopleNet

Excel

Word

Dispatching software

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Dispatches drivers in the most cost efficient way while ensuring on-time deliveries and compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations.

What You'll be Doing:

• Dispatch drivers within hours of service limitations while ensuring on time performance.
• Monitor building lineups.
• Track trailer movements.
• Ensure on-time performance for store deliveries and backhauls.
• Monitor yard status.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT regulations which includes hazardous materials, hours of service, drug and alcohol program, driver physical and license issues, vehicle maintenance and driver vehicle inspection reports.
• Assist with accident investigations.
• Interpret and follow union contract.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• High school graduate.
• 2 years of experience in Logistics.
• Previous dispatching experience.
• Execute proper beginning and end of shift processes.
• Knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, HazMat regulations and individual state size and weight regulations.
• Familiar with geography of the region.
• Ability to re-align driver schedules to facilitate high priority load dispatches while maintaining existing load demands.
• Proven organization and multi-tasking skills.
• PC skills including PeopleNet, Excel, Word, and exposure to electronic logs and dispatching software.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Solid communication skills including both written and verbal.
• Available to work 2nd or 3rd shift, and on weekends and holidays.