Dispatcher - US Foods : Job Details

Join Our Community of Food People!

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.

We help you make it!

US FOODS® has a lot to offer:  

• US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your challenging work is rewarded 

• We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work 

• Paid Training AND Paid Overtime 

• Service recognition and employee rewards

• Excellent Leadership 

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link: Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com)

Main Ingredients of the Job!

As a US FOODS® Dispatcher you will be responsible for coordinating driver activities to resolve service issues.  The main objective is to verify that the customer's needs are met in a prompt and professional manner.  US Foods Dispatchers start at per hour with higher potential for individuals with more experience.

Great Dispatchers are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the key members of our organization. Our Dispatchers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with team members.

What you bring to the table

• In the case of a vehicle accident or driver injury, the dispatcher must notify the manager/supervisor in charge and the safety specialist ASAP.

• Coordinate driver activities to minimize hours of service violations.

• Verify that drivers are using Omnitracs properly.

• Assign backhauls as needed to be done in the most efficient manner possible.

• Coordinate trailer and tractor assignments.

• Communicate to the sales force and operations management if there are any concerns regarding service issues that may arise in the event of a late dispatch, breakdown or other service failure.

• Reassign routes as needed.

• Visually inspect each driver's appearance to verify that drivers are in proper uniform and have required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

• Coordinate shuttle assignments to minimize downtime and overtime.

• Complete Attendance Reports.

• Distribute intercompany mail to sales force.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

What you bring to the table

Education/Training:

• High School Diploma/GED required

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Must have working knowledge of DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations and driver's logs.

• Must be organized and detailed; and have legible handwriting.

• Must be able to manage several things at once.

• Must have (2) years transportation experience

• CDL A preferred

We help you make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. 

Your efforts as a Dispatcher are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER!

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $16 and $25

​Benefits for 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:

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Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $21 per hour. and $29 per hour.

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