Transportation Dispatcher

Performance Foodservice; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Bethpage, NY is hiring a Dispatcher to coordinate scheduling and dispatching of delivery operations, communicating with truck drivers via computers, phones or radios. They will assign drivers to trucks and ensure departures and arrivals stay on schedule.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1-2 years dispatch experience. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years dispatch and commercial driver experience or related area.
• Ability to communicate professionally with drivers, customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling and dispatching of delivery operations.
• Assign drivers to trucks and ensure on-time departures and arrivals.
• Communicate with drivers, customers, vendors and coworkers professionally.
• Monitor routes, traffic and weather to minimize delays.
• Process trip records and maintain accurate logs.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Driver communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods: 500 Grumann Road, Bethpage, NY 11714|
Schedule; Monday-Friday 10:30am - 7:00pm / Tuesday - Saturday 3:30am to 12:00pm

• 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

Required Experience: 1-2 years dispatch and commercial driver experience or related area.

Compensation

$18.53 - $26.46