What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Bonduelle Group Americas?
- Swedesboro
- On-site
- Hourly salary: $23.50
Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact.
Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.
Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions.
Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally.
Join us at Bonduelle Fresh Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first and makes contributing to a better future through plant-based food our top priority.
Position Summary:
The Dispatcher will communicate with customer logistics, shipping, supervisors,jockeys, drivers and other designated personnel on all matters affecting customer service.Dispatchers will also assign drivers routes needing coverage and follow up to ensure timely dispatch.Must fully understand the Pending Report and build loads assigned to shift.
What you will Do:
- Ensure all routes are covered giving drivers sufficient notice for unscheduled or uncovered routes
- Build loads in JDE for the next shift loading and ensure all paperwork required by shipping is in the proper sequence and the pertinent notes made on the Pick Lists
- Verify the Bill of Lading (BOL) to ensure it matches the Pick List
- Ensure drivers have all paperwork for their route (BOL, Route Manifest, Miler trip report) and ensure they understand any special instructions
- Insist that all drivers call in after each stop and/or if any problems arise on the route
- Any overages, shortages, or damages (OSD) and/or if the driver is running late for their appointment must be communicated to dispatch immediately
- Upon a driver’s return check for the following:
- Signed copies of all POD’s. Make sure all variances are noted.
- Completed trip report
- DOT log
- DVIR - notify the proper parties if there are any safety issues needing attention
- Returned goods disposition form completed for any returned product
- Keep the dispatch board current
- Secure write - ups from drivers for any accidents
- Keep up to date directions for all of our delivered customers
- Keep all tracking sheets current (Transportation Update); communicate with drivers and carriers as needed to get all in/out times required
- Food Quality and Safety adherence, as per company protocol/SOP
- Any other duties assigned by management
What you will Need:
- GED/High School Diploma Preferred
- 2 years experience in transportation function
- Reading, Writing, Speaking English Preferred
- Excellent computer skills (email and email response time, typing proficiency, spreadsheets, Word/Google documents)
- Knowledge of GMPs & Safety Guidelines
- Excellent communication and Customer service/telephone skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to be cross-trained & multitask
- Maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers and outside vendors
About the company
We aim to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people’s well-being and planet health. Since 1853, the family business has already crossed seven generations, with a drive that has stood the test of time: to create solutions to offer the consumer the best of what nature gives us. Offering high-quality plants from sustainable agriculture, harvested at the height of their maturity and very little processing: our promise is possible thanks to the work of close proximity and mutual trust with our 2,000 farmers partners, all over the world.
Behind our three brands (Bonduelle, Cassegrain, Globus), 9,000 employees and a whole ecosystem of stakeholders are committed to contribute to a balanced diet, sustainable and affordable diet for as many people as possible.
Nature is our futureAt Bonduelle, we believe that nature is our future. That’s why, for generations, we have been committed to inspiring more consumers to transition to plant-based foods to promote the health and well-being of people and the planet.
Our missionWe inspire the transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.
Food safetyFood safety has always been our highest priority. We’re committed to delivering the safe, fresh and healthy products our consumers have come to expect from us. We see to it that our products reach you at their best –- from field to fork.
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