Dispatcher

• ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
• Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE

• 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.
• Why US FOODS®?
• We are looking for a Dispatcher who relishes the chance to push their potential, grow, and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.
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• BENEFITS START DAY ONE : medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid parental leave, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid training and paid overtime
• Strong safety culture and supportive leadership
• Career growth opportunities with a promote-from-within culture
• Service recognition and employee rewards

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• Starting pay: $25.50

Main Ingredients of the Job

As a US FOODS® Dispatcher , you’ll coordinate driver activities to resolve service issues. You’ll verify that customer needs are met promptly and professionally while keeping transportation operations efficient and compliant.

Responsibilities include

• Coordinate driver activities and shuttle assignments
• Minimize hours of service violations and reduce downtime
• Ensure drivers are using Omnitracs and POD scanners correctly
• Reassign routes and assign backhauls efficiently
• Manage trailer, tractor, and yard equipment assignments
• Notify supervisors and safety specialists in the event of accidents or injuries
• Verify PPE and proper uniform compliance for drivers
• Communicate with operations and sales regarding service issues
• Maintain attendance reports and documentation
• Distribute intercompany mail and complete other assigned duties

What You Bring to the Table

Education/Training

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience & Skills

• Minimum one year of transportation or logistics experience
• Working knowledge of DOT Hours of Service and driver logs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work under pressure
• Previous dispatcher experience preferred
• Familiarity with the geographic delivery area is a plus

Work Environment

• Office and warehouse setting, including freezer/cooler zones (as low as -5°F)
• Occasionally required to walk, climb, stoop, kneel, push/pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, occasional standing, and manual dexterity for computer use

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $25 and $29.

As applicable, this role will also receive as appropriate: overtime comor this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$17 - $26

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***