What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Newrest?
SUMMARY The Dispatcher is responsible for scheduling drivers to the appropriate flights for catering. This position requires a lot of multi-tasking and coordination in a loud and potentially warm or cold environment.
Essential Functions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee also frequently lifts, pushes, and/or moves up to 10 pounds. The employee is regularly working outdoors and the temperature of the environment may fluctuate drastically from very cold to very warm temperatures. The noise level may range from moderate to very loud. The employee will also walk on high heights and uneven surfaces above ground near aircraft and vehicles.
Essential Functions
- Ensure proper transmission of information regarding the production program and flight program of our clients using computer software.
- Enter all necessary information in the computer system upon receipt of client orders (eg, email, fax) following the contractual procedures.
- Ensure flight after control are confirmed.
- Ensure business relationships with our client.
- Control delivery notes.
- Comply with safety rules and safety regulations within the company.
- Properly utilize and comply with all relative technology provided to complete daily functions.
- Follow all current and new operation procedures.
- Communicate to leadership if a safety risk is presented.
- Accommodate any job task requested by leadership.
- Understand and be aware of the rapidly changing work environment.
- Be diligent, punctual, and reliable
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma preferred
- Previous experience as a dispatcher preferred but not required
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English
- Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
- Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
- Understanding and ability to use and manage technological devices
- Must have good attendance records
- Ability to adapt to new operating procedures
- Must be aware of safety risks
- Ability to communicate issues and knowledge gaps
- Ability to handle pressure and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends (depending on assigned shift) and work overtime when required
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee also frequently lifts, pushes, and/or moves up to 10 pounds. The employee is regularly working outdoors and the temperature of the environment may fluctuate drastically from very cold to very warm temperatures. The noise level may range from moderate to very loud. The employee will also walk on high heights and uneven surfaces above ground near aircraft and vehicles.