Dispatch Coordinator

Job Description

This position is responsible for Driver dispatch operations in the Transportation Department.

McLane promotes earning, learning, and living a great life. We are a team, and we want to work with you. So, here's the details:

• Generous benefits available on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Get paid early. Get paid fast.
• 401(k) with annual company match.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, educational assistance program, and more!

• Prepare daily records and memos, and maintain filing system for Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Complete transportation pouches including route manifests, invoices, special customer notifications, maps, and store keys for drivers.
• Develop and update driver and helper dispatch schedule daily.
• Understand DOT hours of service and ensure driver compliance.
• Set up daily tractor/trailer assignment for drivers.
• Verify the roadworthiness of tractors and trailers and keep maintenance records.
• Contact customers to inform them of variances in delivery times.
• Expedite driver manifests and highlight keys.
• Provide timely reports to immediate supervisor as requested.
• This position has additional duties. Special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor's discretion.

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of similar work experience is preferred
• Have a solid working knowledge regarding the distribution environment and dispatch issues and procedures.
• Be knowledgeable with PeopleSoft relating to recordkeeping and scheduling for drivers and helpers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, Access) is preferred.
• Be able to read maps.
• Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.