Dispatcher

HPC Foodservice

Job Description

Dispatcher

Job Summary

Primary job functions are overseeing early morning route dispatch, driver support, and asset coordination.

This position’s schedule is Monday – Friday, 12:00am – 8:00am. This is a full-time position.

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to Transportation Manager.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating driver and vehicle moves as needed to ensure on-time dispatch of daily routes.
• Monitor and maintain accurate customer and route information in routing database.
• Monitor and maintain all information required by the Electronic Logging Device system
• Ensure repairs, and maintenance on vehicles are performed, and communicated in a timely manner. We utilize full-service leasing on all power equipment and trailers.
• Work with night shift management to resolve loading / selection issues related to load quality.
• Supervision and support of all drivers, while assisting with other Transportation functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of DOT/FMCSA/ CSA 2019 regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of Electronic Loggin Devices (ELDs) or other on-board ELD system preferred. This pertains to all functions, alerts, logs, and related reporting. Additional in-house training available.
• Working knowledge of Road-net Transportation Suite routing software.
• Ability to coordinate and multi-task in a fast-paced, team environment. Attention to detail and accuracy is a must.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and problems concurrently.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in oral or written form.
• Previous supervisory / management experience, ideally in a union environment.
• Minimum of one-year previous dispatch experience within the transportation field
• Minimum of two years of transportation experience, and basic computer skills including Outlook/Excel/Word.
• High School diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Other

• Strong time management and organizational skills
• People skills required for interaction with all types of people.
• Effective writing, negotiating and persuasion skills.
• Excellent skill in dealing with customers and vendors
• Familiarity with P/C based software
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Makes sure company’s policies and procedures are adhered to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to Relocate:

• South Windsor, CT 06074: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person