ADUSA Distribution Hiring for Dispatcher – 1st Shift Full Time

ADUSA Transportation is the transportation company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing transportation services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Transportation delivers fresh and nonperishable products to local brand stores and supports the sustainability of the supply chain by returning recyclable items to recycling centers for processing. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to become a fully integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

As a dispatcher, you will manage and direct work activities of drivers and coordinate the flow of goods to our retail stores efficiently, safely, and legally for our business. You will serve our customers efficiently and consistently while reducing the cost of deliveries through proper driver and equipment assignments and effectively routing inbound and outbound loads. You will use your skills to reduce road costs through innovate routing decisions which directly affect transportation revenue lines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Call stores to notify them of delivery schedule changes, delays, early arrivals, or any conflicts with accurate scheduling of deliveries
Dispatch available grocery/perishables loads and maintain delivery logs for all delivery tickets and outbound/inbound loads as drivers return with delivery tickets to ensure accurate flow of dispatch operations and on time arrivals and departures
Assist drivers when needed
Set up salvage pick-ups when needed
Complete any required s assigned
Effectively manage all aspects of work through use of the Transportation System
Coordinate with several work units to balance and reach projected daily workloads with contract carriers, including LTL & TL freight.
Act as a key contact person for all outside customers, interacting on a daily basis for scheduling pick-ups, deliveries, appointments between retail, for-hire and backhauls.
Coordinate planning and decision making in order to best aid the flow of operations of various groups throughout distribution
Assist in coordination receipt of priority loads between merchandisers and warehouse
Assist and help resolve payroll hours through clarification of job assignment
Coordinate work flow with other terminals
Meet all corresponding time for department start-ups and dispatch times in order to perform and complete all order routing and setup duties
Coordinate and assist in backhauls scheduling and processing by communicating with vendors, perishable, and grocery departments concerning unloading.
Communicate with other DC’s on backhauls consigned to their facility when applicable
Ensure compliance with Delhaize America standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to meet production standards set by the company
Able to use personal computer for data entry and research purposes
Highly motivated self-starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to reach, stoop, bend and lift up to and including 30 lbs.
Able to work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions (i.e. cool temperatures, concrete floors, powered industrial trucks)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

High School Education
Knowledge of the transportation function along with a working knowledge of DOT regulations and requirements
Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to meet production standards set by the company
Able to use personal computer for data entry and research purposes
Highly motivated self-starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location