Dispatcher
Company: UNFI
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
DISCOVERWHAT S NEXT FOR YOUR CAREER.Join our team and
immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional,
natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and
Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000
different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of
consumers with better for you food that nourishes families
nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-ownedstores to
Whole Foods Marketsand everything in between. Are you ready to make
an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do?
Join our growing Distribution team today!PURPOSE:Responsible for
dispatching trucks for on-time departure. Monitors drivers and
shares info with effected customers to notify them of potential
late deliveries or problems.Job Responsibilities:Percentage
Processes customer invoices and assembles delivery
paperwork.Monitors shipping and route progress in SCI and PeopleNet
Link and verifies on-time arrivals.Breaks down driver packets and
processes customer invoices.Collaborates with Customer for late
truck notifications. May engage Customers Care for service
escalations.Sorts, separates, and files invoices, route packets,
and driver inspections.Completes data entry of equipment
information, driver start/end times, and actual delivery
times.Handles all incoming calls and emails. 10% Re-dispatch
drivers as needed for coverage and to support on-time
deliveries.Dispatch repair services for equipment break downs and
handle accident reporting procedures.Maintains a clean and safe
working environment.Reports violations of company policy to
supervisor.Performs other relevant job duties as required.JOB
REQUIREMENTS:Education/ Certifications/or Equivalent combination of
education training and experience:High School Diploma/GED and/or
equivalent related experienceExperience:Transportation/Dispatch
experience preferred but not required Knowledge/ Skills/
Abilities:Understanding of Safety guidelinesMust have the ability
to react to fast-paced, stressful situations in a calm,
professional and efficientmannerAbility to prioritize and work
independently with good organizational and time management
skills.Must have good communication skills including the ability to
effectively communicate with all levels of employees.Astute, close
attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Office
ApplicationsFamiliar with delivery routes and DOT rules and
regulationsUnderstanding of procedures in other areas of the
warehouse for a more global understanding of all processesPHYSICAL
ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:Most work is performed in a
temperature-controlled office environment.Incumbent may sit for
long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
and talk or hear.Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards,
telephone, and other office equipment during normal
workday.Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required
in completion of job duties.Infrequently exposed to temperatures
ranging from 20 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the dock area
or outside the work areaSpecific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust
focus.The above statements are intended to describe the general
nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job.
All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws.
The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so
classified may vary within each department and/or location.All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal
Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and
respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA
Federal Contractor.
Keywords: UNFI, Warner Robins , Dispatcher, Professions , Atlanta, Georgia
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