Night Dispatcher

Looking for a Night Router in Houston!!

Overview:

Mr. Greens has proudly grown into one of the largest privately-owned produce distributors in Florida. With deliveries 365-days a year, 7-days a week and multiple runs per day, Mr. Greens has set the gold standard for service. Mr. Greens serves a large variety of clients, including restaurants, hotels, country clubs, caterers, grocery stores and retail outlets.

Summary:

Mr. Greens is looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Transportation Router. In this position, you will play a vital role in the service function of the company. The position is responsible for resolving escalated driver issues, working with clients and vendors to resolve concerns. Respond to any claims submitted by customers. Analyzing any errors committed and provide feedback for improving procedures in our transportation department.

Accountabilities:

Create efficient delivery routes, incorporating travel and service times, DOT restrictions and traffic patterns.

Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per company standards and agreements.

Works with manager to coordinate best routes, while understanding staffing levels and drivers’ capabilities.

Maximize truck capacity for most efficient routes

Follow up with Drivers to communicate any areas of improvement or concerns regarding routes

Ensure timely deliveries to customers with time constraints

Coordinate pick up of returns while ensuring efficient routing and safe load transportation.

Pull customer orders & transfers efficiently and accurately

Assemble orders, transfers in identified lag area making sure they are properly packed and labeled

Stack large orders on pallets and secure using stretch wrap Daily checks on lift truck and battery if directed

Requirements:

High school education or equivalent

Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
Ability to multi-task and perform well in a fast paced

Data entry experience

Operate with ownership, be a self-starter, and have a strong attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Critical analytical skills

Ability to adapt to change in accordance with the business needs of the company

Flexibility to shift schedule and work overtime as needed by the business unit

Must bring proven ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Effective time management and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

Experience with routing systems (especially with Omnitracs) is preferred.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels.

Individual sits for long periods of time while operating a keyboard and communicating via telephone.

May involve standing/walking as needed primarily on a level surface throughout the day.

May include lifting things up to 15 pounds, on occasion.

Benefits Referral program

Health insurance

Paid time off Vision insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Paid holidays
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