Transportation Dispatcher - Weekends

About this role

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:30pm Starting Pay: $20.00/hr

We are looking for  Dispatchers  who relishes the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the  US FOODS®  family.  

US FOODS®  has a lot to offer:    • US FOODS®  is the company built on YOU Matter, where your challenging work is rewarded  

• We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work  

• Paid Training AND Paid Overtime  

• Service recognition and employee rewards 

• Excellent Leadership  

BENEFITS START DAY ONE:  medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. 

Main Ingredients of the Job!   As a  US FOODS® Dispatcher  you will be responsible for coordinating driver activities to resolve service issues.  The main objective is to verify that the customer's needs are met in a prompt and professional manner.  

Great   Dispatchers  are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the key members of our organization. Our  Dispatchers  strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with team members.  

What you bring to the table   • In the case of a vehicle accident or driver injury, the dispatcher must notify the manager/supervisor in charge and the safety specialist ASAP. 

• Coordinate driver activities to minimize hours of service violations. 

• Verify that drivers are using Omnitracs properly. 

• Assign backhauls as needed to be done in the most efficient manner possible. 

• Coordinate trailer and tractor assignments. 

• Communicate to the sales force and operations management if there are any concerns regarding service issues that may arise in the event of a late dispatch, breakdown or other service failure. 

• Reassign routes as needed. 

• Visually inspect each driver's appearance to verify that drivers are in proper uniform and have required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). 

• Coordinate shuttle assignments to minimize downtime and overtime. 

• Complete Attendance Reports. 

• Distribute intercompany mail to sales force. 

• Other duties as assigned by management. 

What you bring to the table   Education/Training :  • High School Diploma/GED required 

Related Experience/Requirements:     • Must have working knowledge of DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations and driver's logs. 

• Must be organized and detailed; and have legible handwriting. 

• Must be able to manage several things at once. 

• Must have (2) years transportation experience 

• CDL A preferred

We help you make it! US FOODS®   i s one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.  

Your efforts as a  Dispatcher  are the foundation that defines  US FOODS®  success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.  BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER!   

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Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is $20 per hour. ​ ​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. 

To review available benefits, please click here:  https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html .

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between $18 - $28 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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