Load Planner

About this role

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!   Meijer Rewards • Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave  

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

  Please review the job profile below and apply today!

Dispatches drivers in the most cost efficient way while ensuring on-time deliveries and compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations.   What You'll be Doing: • Dispatch drivers within hours of service limitations while ensuring on time performance. • Monitor building lineups. • Track trailer movements. • Ensure on-time performance for store deliveries and backhauls. • Monitor yard status. • Ensure compliance with all DOT regulations which includes hazardous materials, hours of service, drug and alcohol program, driver physical and license issues, vehicle maintenance and driver vehicle inspection reports. • Assist with accident investigations. • Interpret and follow union contract. • This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications): • High school graduate. • 2 years of experience in Logistics. • Previous dispatching experience. • Execute proper beginning and end of shift processes. • Knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, HazMat regulations and individual state size and weight regulations. • Familiar with geography of the region. • Ability to re-align driver schedules to facilitate high priority load dispatches while maintaining existing load demands. • Proven organization and multi-tasking skills. • PC skills including PeopleNet, Excel, Word, and exposure to electronic logs and dispatching software. • Ability to work in a team environment and independently. • Solid communication skills including both written and verbal. • Available to work 2nd or 3rd shift, and on weekends and holidays.

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