Dispatcher, 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-01-12
-
Transportation
Transportation Logistics, Dispatcher
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
- Must be able to work 2nd shift, Sunday to Wednesday, 4pm to 2am, 4/10 hr shifts (OFF Thursday, Friday and Saturday, three days in a row)
- Overtime as needed
- No attendance issues
- High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
- 1–2 years dispatch and commercial driver experience or related area
$22.00 to $24.00 DOE
Other Information- Seniority level:
Entry level - Employment type:
Full‑time - Job function:
Management and Manufacturing - Industries:
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PFG Customized by 2x
Apply BELOW
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).