Montgomery, NY
28 days ago
Dispatcher
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DISCOVER WHAT’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-owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and 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 affected 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 care 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. 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:

Transportation/Dispatch experience preferred but not required

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

Understanding of Safety guidelines Must have the ability to react to fast-paced, stressful situations in a calm, professional and efficient manner Ability 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 detail Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications Familiar with delivery routes and DOT rules and regulations Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes

PHYSICAL 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 area Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

Company: United Natural Foods Inc. Apply

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), Click HERE for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Learn more about our brands: Cub: https://www.cub.com/sm/pickup/rsid/1612/about Shoppers: https://www.shoppersfood.com/about.html UNFI: https://www.unfi.com/about-us.html

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