Transportation Dispatcher

Core-Mark International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; 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

Core-Mark International in Los Angeles is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate delivery operations and communicate with drivers by phone and computer.

You will assign drivers to trucks, monitor routes, update records, and answer driver and customer questions promptly. This role offers competitive hourly pay, day-one benefits, and a pathway for growth within a leading food distribution company. Hours are Monday through Thursday with set shifts and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 months of administrative experience with MS Office, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate dispatching and scheduling of delivery operations.
• Communicate with drivers and customers to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Enter and manage trip records and driver data in company systems.
• Assist with daily operational tasks as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

MS Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

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
• 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
• 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

Why Join Core-Mark?

Core-Mark emphasizes personal growth and development for all associates. We believe that when you succeed, the company succeeds. We promote internally whenever possible and provide frequent training opportunities in several formats to help you meet your personal and career goals.

Position Details:

• Pay: $18.25/hr
• $19.25 after 90 day completion mark
• Monday - Thursday
  • 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Friday - 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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.

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Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6 + months of administrative experience (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc)

Compensation

$18.25