Dispatcher US Foods, Inc.

• 3.2 Ogden, UT Job Details Full-time $18
• $28 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Paid time off Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation Customer communication Road transportation operations Computer literacy Writing skills Basic math High school diploma or GED Distribution logistics Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE?

PLEASE

APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

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.

Schedule:

Monday

• Friday, 3:00am-11:30am

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

SUPERVISION

:

N/A RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

Drivers, transportation managers and supervisors, sales

External:

Customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 QUALIFICATIONS

Related Experience/Requirements:

Minimum one year of transportation or logistics experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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. Education High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

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

OCCASIONALLY

1%

• 33 /

FREQUENTLY:

34%

• 66% /

CONTINUOUSLY:

67%

• 100% or

NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO

FREQUENCY:

STAND OCCASIONALY WALK OCCASIONALY DRIVE VEHICLE OCCASIONALY SIT FREQUENTLY LIFT 1-10

lbs (Sedentary)

OCCASIONALLY 11-20

lbs (Light)

OCCASIONALLY 21-50

lbs (Medium)

OCCASIONALLY 51-100

lbs (Heavy)

OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy)

N/A CARRY 1-10

lbs (Sedentary)

OCCASIONALLY 11-20

lbs (Light)

OCCASIONALLY 21-50

lbs (Medium)

OCCASIONALLY 51-100

lbs (Heavy) N/A Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy)

N/A PUSH/PULL

• 1 OCCASIONALLY

CLIMB/BALANCE

• 2 OCCASIONALLY

STOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLY KNEEL OCCASIONALLY BEND OCCASIONALLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY TWIST OCCASIONALLY GRASP OBJECTS

• 3 OCCASIONALLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS

• 4 OCCASIONALLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY

• 5 FREQUENTLY 1 (

Push/Pull:

Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift) 2 (

Climb/Balance:

In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs) 3 (

Grasp Objects:

Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel) 4 (

Manipulate Objects:

Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps) 5 (

Manual Dexterity:

Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers) 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. As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). 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
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