Dispatcher

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BASIC PURPOSE
The Dispatcher will coordinate driver assignments and activities to ensure proper distribution service to our customers. Escalate issues whenever there are risks to proper service.

Job Description

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 9:30AM PST start time.

• We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work
• Paid Training AND Paid Overtime
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Company with a history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training
• Excellent Leadership

• Coordinate driver activities and shuttle assignments to resolve service issues and minimize overtime, downtime, and hours of service violations. Complete attendance trackers and verify that drivers are using Omnitracs properly.
• Ensure that customer's needs are being met in a prompt and professional manner and escalate issues (late dispatch, breakdown, other service failures) to managers and sales force. Reassign routes as needed to solve service issues , and ensure that drivers are logging in and utilizing Proof of Delivery scanner.
• Coordinate trailer, tractor, and backhaul assignments to support efficient logistics operations.
• Visually inspect each driver's appearance to verify that drivers are in proper uniform and have required PPE.
• Notify the manager / supervisor in charge and the safety specialist in the event of a vehicle accident or driver injury.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• N/A

• Internal: Drivers, transportation managers and supervisors, sales
• External: Customers

• The work will take place both at a desk in an office environment and in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

• Minimum one year of transportation or logistics experience.

• Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
• Math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills with a good knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of limited scope.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

• Prior dispatcher experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations and driver logs.
• Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: