What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Associated Wholesale Grocers?
Job Description
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is a retailer-owned cooperative serving over 3,000 retail member stores with a complete assortment of grocery, fresh meat, fresh produce, specialty foods, health care, and general merchandise items. Through an extensive distribution network and nine distribution centers, AWG and its subsidiaries deliver in over 28 states. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies which provide real estate and supermarket development services, digital marketing services, and is a wholesale supply provider of health and beauty care, general merchandise, specialty/international foods and pharmaceutical supply. If you have a passion for retail, the drive to succeed in a fast-paced industry, we can't wait for you to join the team! Make us your Best Choice!
Position Summary
Direct employees within the Transportation Department ensuring proper manpower and equipment utilization, compliance with government regulations and accomplishment of organization goals. Tuesday - Saturday, day shift.
Position Responsibilities:
Direct driver workforce identifying problem situations and applying proper disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Select and train new drivers as required.
Conduct and report thorough investigations of all traffic accidents involving drivers, company equipment, and cargo.
Maintain and monitor all driver's qualification files, logs (People Net), load reports and company equipment to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Administer an effective Transportation safety program.
Pull Random Drug and Alcohol screens for drivers to be in compliance with DOT regulations.
Dispatch five days a week. Monitor ABC & CAMS payroll.
Perform annual audit of DOT qualification files and motor vehicle reports pertaining to employees driving history. (JJ Keller Encompass Program).
Position Requirements:
Supervisory experience in transportation, high school diploma, CDL preferred. Must have working knowledge of the FMCSRs and computer skills. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; deal effectively with people; perform basic mathematical calculations.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Tuesday - Saturday
Experience:
Dispatching/DOT: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is a retailer-owned cooperative serving over 3,000 retail member stores with a complete assortment of grocery, fresh meat, fresh produce, specialty foods, health care, and general merchandise items. Through an extensive distribution network and nine distribution centers, AWG and its subsidiaries deliver in over 28 states. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies which provide real estate and supermarket development services, digital marketing services, and is a wholesale supply provider of health and beauty care, general merchandise, specialty/international foods and pharmaceutical supply. If you have a passion for retail, the drive to succeed in a fast-paced industry, we can't wait for you to join the team! Make us your Best Choice!
Position Summary
Direct employees within the Transportation Department ensuring proper manpower and equipment utilization, compliance with government regulations and accomplishment of organization goals. Tuesday - Saturday, day shift.
Position Responsibilities:
Direct driver workforce identifying problem situations and applying proper disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Select and train new drivers as required.
Conduct and report thorough investigations of all traffic accidents involving drivers, company equipment, and cargo.
Maintain and monitor all driver's qualification files, logs (People Net), load reports and company equipment to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Administer an effective Transportation safety program.
Pull Random Drug and Alcohol screens for drivers to be in compliance with DOT regulations.
Dispatch five days a week. Monitor ABC & CAMS payroll.
Perform annual audit of DOT qualification files and motor vehicle reports pertaining to employees driving history. (JJ Keller Encompass Program).
Position Requirements:
Supervisory experience in transportation, high school diploma, CDL preferred. Must have working knowledge of the FMCSRs and computer skills. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; deal effectively with people; perform basic mathematical calculations.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Tuesday - Saturday
Experience:
Dispatching/DOT: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person