Overnight Dispatch Coordinator - Driver Logistics

McLane Company, Inc; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Pet insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc is seeking a Dispatch Coordinator to oversee driver dispatch operations in the Transportation Department at our Shawnee, KS facility. This role focuses on preparing records, scheduling drivers, ensuring DOT hours compliance, and maintaining vehicle readiness while communicating with customers and internal teams.

The position offers a 3rd shift schedule, full-time hours, and benefits starting after 60 days, including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life insurance, paid time

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft for driver scheduling/record keeping.
• Experience with Windows, Excel, Word, Access or similar programs.
• 2 years in a similar function (preferred).
• Map reading abilities.
• Understanding of distribution systems.
• Ability to communicate with various levels.
• Mathematical ability for maintaining schedules.
• Reading/writing English proficient for job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily records and memos and maintain filing system for Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Complete transportation pouches including route manifests, invoices, special customer notifications, maps and stores keys for drivers.
• Develop and update driver and helper dispatch schedule daily.
• Understand DOT hours of service and ensure driver compliance.
• Set up daily tractor/trailer assignment for drivers.
• Verify roadworthiness and maintain maintenance records for tractors and trailers.
• Call customers to inform them of variances in delivery times.
• Expedite driver manifests and highlight keys.
• Provide timely reports to supervisor as requested.
• Discuss dispatch issues with Driver Specialists, Customers and managers.
• Meet this position's physical demands.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Communication

Map reading

English proficiency

Mathematical ability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PeopleSoft

Windows

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

McLane Company, Inc is seeking a Dispatch Coordinator to oversee driver dispatch operations in the Transportation Department at our Shawnee, KS facility. This role focuses on preparing records, scheduling drivers, ensuring DOT hours compliance, and maintaining vehicle readiness while communicating with customers and internal teams.

The position offers a 3rd shift schedule, full-time hours, and benefits starting after 60 days, including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life insurance, paid time