Location: Fairburn,GA, USA
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE ( Our Community of Food People!BASIC PURPOSEThe Dispatcher will coordinate driver assignments and activities to ensure proper distribution service to our customers. Escalate issues whenever there are risks to proper service.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.US FOODS® has a lot to offer:US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where yourchallenging workis rewardedWe are committed to compensation,benefitsthat respect, and reward our employees for their dedication andhard workPaid Training AND Paid OvertimeService recognition and employee rewardsExcellent LeadershipBENEFITS 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 tableIn the case of a vehicle accident or driver injury,the dispatcher must notify themanager/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 concernsregardingservice issues that may arisein the event ofa late dispatch,breakdownor other service failure.Reassign routes as needed.Visually inspect each driver's appearance to verify that drivers are in proper uniform and haverequiredPPE (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 tableEducation/Training:High School Diploma/GEDrequiredRelated Experience/Requirements:Must have working knowledge ofDOT (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 experienceCDL A preferredWe 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!Stay updated by following US Foods on any of our social media platforms at the bottom of the page!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: .EOE* Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status *Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información.Microsoft Edge ( ChromeSafariiPhoneAndroide ( Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here ( .US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.EEO is the Law poster is available here ( .EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here ( .Pay Transparency policy statement is available here ( English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-###-####. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.