TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center in Clackamas, OR is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to coordinate and dispatch over-the-road drivers while upholding our Customer 1st Strategy. You will work with drivers, operations, vendors and buyers to ensure timely shipments and safe transport.

The role requires multitasking in a fast-paced environment, strong communication, precise attention to detail, and composure under pressure. Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Understand and display the Customer 1st Strategy at all times.
• Adapt to technological programs and requirements pertaining to the job.
• Understand the processing and execution of orders, setting up equipment, drivers and backhauls.
• Trace, track, and locate shipments inbound or outbound.
• Initiate schedules and correspondences with drivers, operations, vendors and buyers.
• Learn and expand the role as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Task prioritization

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Composure under pressure

Diplomacy

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Provide support to the distribution center's transportation department. Coordinates and dispatches over the road drivers. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Essential Job Functions:
  • Understand and display the Customer 1 st Strategy at all times.
  • Adapt to any technological programs and requirements pertaining to the job.
  • Understand the processing and execution of orders, setting up equipment, drivers and backhauls.
  • Ability to trace, track, and locate shipments inbound or out bound.
  • Initiate schedules and correspondences with drivers, all of operations, vendors, and buyers.
  • Willingness to learn and advance as the job may expand.
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
  • Communicate with all levels of the business, displaying trust and competency at all times.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Desired Previous Job Experience:
  • Customer Service Experience
  • Previous Distribution or Production Experience
  • Previous Administration Support Roles
• Minimum Position Qualifications:
  • Ability to work independently as well as be a team player.
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to all contacts.
  • Strong attention to detail is required.
  • Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
  • Skill and diplomacy dealing with people.
  • PC skills with a minimum working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Job Info

• Job Identification 228743
• Job Category Supply Chain/Logistics
• Posting Date 09/11/2026, 05:25 PM
• Locations 12108 SE Highway 212, Clackamas, OR, 97015, US
• Apply Before 10/12/2026, 07:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Line of Business Supply Chain & Distribution

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.