AM Transportation Dispatcher- Part-Time - Omaha, United States - US Foods

    US Foods
    US Foods Omaha, United States

    1 month ago

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    Part time
    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

    PART TIME- Monday-Friday 2am-7am

    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.

    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.
    • Assist with jockeying trailers around the yard
    • Assist with changing truck/trailers mud flaps
    • 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)

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