Dispatcher - Willow Springs, United States - Univar Solutions USA LLC

Univar Solutions USA LLC
Univar Solutions USA LLC
Verified Company
Willow Springs, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

A Place Where People Matter.


Start your career journey with Univar Solutions Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.


Primary Purpose:


The dispatcher will be responsible for working closely with the Transportation Supervisor to ensure the execution of daily transportation operations.

The dispatcher will dispatch the daily work to include the safety of drivers, adherence to standard operating procedures, planning and/or scheduling routes, maintaining, and updating regulatory DOT, FMCSA, EHS, and other compliance requirements.

The dispatcher collaborates with the Branch Operations Supervisors, Branch Operations Manager, and District Transportation Planner to ensure seamless customer service by coordinating with Warehouse timely product carrier pick up or loading of fleet trucks when the product is ready for dispatch.


Deliverables:
General

  • Supports the safe, efficient, legal, and economical transportationrelated activities within the Branch by monitoring driver performance.
Private Fleet Dispatch

  • Supports sales efforts consistent with corporate and regulatory compliance, health, safety, and environmental affairs.
  • Coordinate timely movement of freight to meet customer demands.
  • Tracks efficient utilization of drivers and equipment.
  • Schedules deliveries with Company equipment and setup common carrier pickups.
  • Works with District Transportation Planners on carrier pickups.
  • Schedules driver work including alternate coverage, time off, holidays, and emergencies
Fleet Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance (DOT, Hours of Service, Training)

  • Responsible for all branch transportationrelated maintenance/housekeeping of equipment and fleet.
  • Monitor driver hours of service.
  • Assist in ensuring trucks and trailers have appropriate licensing and permits.
  • Monitors driver credentials and renewals (Hazmat/Tanker endorsements, TWIC, etc.).
  • Assist in maintaining driver files for compliance to meet audit requirements and regulatory compliance
Misc.

  • Identifying efficiency gaps and opportunities for improvement.
  • This is an office role that requires daily physical attendance. Dispatcher is required to be onsite during duty hours.
  • Role may require afterhour support and communications as needed

Education/Experience/Training:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Knowledgeable in DOT, FMCSA, and Hours of Service regulations.
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Basic understanding of Transportation Management software and SAP preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

  • Previous experience dispatching Class A drivers a plus.
  • Previous experience using TM/dispatching software desired.
  • Some product knowledge and chemical industry background and/or chemistry classes a plus.
  • Prior experience dispatching in a unionized environment desired.


Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients
essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.

Our global team of more than
10,000 employees **support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet


We offer a
Total Rewards package
that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to
support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

**Univar Solutions supports
sustainable solutions
for the world around us so that we can do our part to
help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

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