Transportation Dispatcher

Core-Mark; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Core-Mark delivers essential goods for the convenience retail industry, coordinating delivery operations with drivers and customers. The dispatcher coordinates overall scheduling, assigns drivers to trucks, and keeps operations running on schedule to avoid delays and traffic issues.

The role requires clear communication, problem-solving, and teamwork to ensure timely deliveries and efficient routing within a robust distribution network.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

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, 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 - 9:00AM - 5:30PM

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 at 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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Qualifications

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

Preferred qualifications

• 2-4 years dispatch and commercial driver experience within the food service industry.
• Bilingual in Spanish / English
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation, Hours of Service
• DOT & FMCSR Knowledge
• Intermediate to Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)

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.