Dispatcher- Mid shift

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

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.

• The schedule for this position is Monday thru Friday 1pm to 8pm occasional Saturdays

• Monitors and maintains daily driver updates to sales and systems
• Monitors and maintains drivers’ daily paperwork
• Updates and performs data entry into department and company database
• Responds to incoming calls and emails timely and effectively
• Reviews, researches and resolves discrepancies on weekly reports
• Ensures compliance with DOT regulations and company policy
• Responsible for Fuel billing, ordering and reporting
• Supports the Routing Department with drivers’ paperwork and materials
• Communicates with customers, vendors and company personnel in a positive and proactive manner
• Reports all accidents per PFG policy and procedures
• Has knowledge of warehouse distribution
• Understands DOT regulations
• Responsible for Delivery Food Safety temp probs and documentation
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1-2 years dispatch and commercial driver experience or related area
• 6-12 months previous logistic/dispatch experience

$22.00-$26.00/hour