What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Wakefern Food Corp.?
As a member of the Transportation Team you will have daily interaction with Owner Operator and Food Hauler drivers. You will be responsible for the dispatching of trailer loads, accurately compiling and maintaining driver logs, ensuring that on-time delivery commitments are met, as well as tracking trailer movement in a 7 day operation: Sunday through Saturday. To be successful in this position, the candidate must have familiarity with transportation and distribution practices in a multi-dock, fast paced environment. Additionally, this position requires technical abilities and working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Core Functions
- Understanding and working knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations
- Experience with transportation and distribution practices / principles
- Strong organization skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and driving logs
- Ability to manage scheduling prioritization while maintaining appropriate workflow in partnership with operations
- Utilize telematics platforms to monitor driver performance, delivery efficiency, GPS locations and temperature settings
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Two years of college or equivalent technical experience in Transportation or Distribution
- Working knowledge of Wakefern Management Information Systems required, including Rapid, TMMS, and On Board/GPS Systems
- Ability to perform multiple functions simultaneously while handling heavy telephone call volume
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills to include professional email, telephone, and in person communications
- Flexibility with regard to working hours, shift rotations, work locations, weekends, overtime, and holidays in a 24/7 Sunday thru Saturday operation. Weekends are required (Saturday – Sunday).
- Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred
Salary : $21 - $36
