Transportation Dispatcher

Job Details Job DetailsJob Location: Chicopee MA - Chicopee, MA 01013Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Category: TransportationJ Polep a division of National Convenience Distributorsserves customers in the Northeastern United States asthe 4thlargest full-line convenience store distributor.Ourgroup of companieshave shared nearly identical family values, corporate cultures, and customer-centric philosophiesfor generations.Weworkto continue and enhanceour legacy of excellence and sharedbeliefswhile providing value-added services and personalized product recommendations that nurture long-term relationships. By employing talented individuals who bring their experience, knowledge, and commitment to NationalConvenienceDistributors, we have been able to transform and grow not only our business but even more importantly, provide a positive and rewarding environment, for all our team members. We are headquartered out of Chicopee, Massachusetts, and are growing. We are Looking for a dispatcher to join our team. J. Polep Distribution Service, a regional convenience wholesaler, is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher in Chicopee, MA. This is a night shift position 12 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Flexibility with your schedule and a reasonable amount of overtime is generally required in this position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Dispatching drivers Manage load assignments Coordinate workflow to ensure timely and accurate customer deliveries. Support daily driver activities including safety, DOT compliance, and management of deliveries Provide feedback to drivers on performance and safety. Daily monitoring of fleet drivers for route performance and adherence to planned route Answering phones and emails Work with vendors for repair of equipment Communicating updates on delivery times. Benefits Dental Benefits, Medical Benefits, Paid Vacations, Paid mileage, no weekends. 401K with company match up Life Insurance, short term disability, long term disability Our 6 major paid Holidays are, New Years, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas, after completing your 90 days QualificationsQualifications: Effective communication skills; excellent attention to detail and decision making skills Basic working knowledge of menu driven computer applications including MS Office Team oriented with good interpersonal skills; Can-do attitude, Get-it-done frame of mind Self-motivating and innovative Think outside the box Knowledge of DOT regulations Comfortable working with customers as well as sales, accounting and other departments. Able to work in a warehouse terminal environment. Commercial Drivers License preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr