Transportation Dispatcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Job summary

Core-Mark in Los Angeles is seeking a Dispatch Coordinator to oversee the scheduling and dispatch of delivery operations. You will assign drivers to routes, monitor progress, and communicate with truck drivers via computers and radios to keep on-time deliveries.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED, 6+ months of administrative experience, and familiarity with Microsoft Office. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 6+ months of administrative experience with MS Office and Outlook.
• Knowledge of dispatch operations and transportation terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate dispatch and scheduling of delivery operations.
• Communicate with drivers to ensure on-time departures and arrivals.
• Prepare and transfer trip records and driver logs.
• Assist customers and vendors as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

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

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

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 PM - 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 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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Benefits:

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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.
• 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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.