Transportation Dispatcher: Route Optimization

Dairy Farmers of America; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Pennsylvania seeks a dispatcher to coordinate truck driver scheduling and dispatching for timely dairy product deliveries. You will work under supervision, resolving routine issues using standard procedures and collaborating with drivers, customers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities include optimizing routes, tracking shipments, maintaining records, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of dispatching, logistics, transportation, or related experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch daily loads/shipments to meet customer needs and optimize routes.
• Dispatch drivers to loads based on availability, capacity and deadlines; confirm load and delivery times.
• Audit driver compliance with schedules and monitor shipments for delays or issues.
• Serve as primary contact between drivers, customers, and internal teams; communicate instructions and updates.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tracking software

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Pennsylvania seeks a dispatcher to coordinate truck driver scheduling and dispatching for timely dairy product deliveries. You will work under supervision, resolving routine issues using standard procedures and collaborating with drivers, customers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities include optimizing routes, tracking shipments, maintaining records, and ensuring regulatory compliance.