Job Description
Part Time Transportation Dispatcher
$21.00/hr. +/ starting rate + (Pay for Experience)
1st Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00am-10:00am
Location: Addison, IL
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Monitor sales orders throughout the shift, take appropriate action to change routes, add trucks, ensuring routes are completed on time. All of these are same day adjustments.
- Assist drivers with second run deliveries (OT-2). Pick and load the trucks.
- Assist the city desk with will calls and pick up now orders (PKs).
- Serves as liaison between drivers, sales associates, and customers to ensure smooth deliveries.
- Complete paperwork, documentation, and data input in accordance with established procedures.
- Support sales staff with same day special delivery requests, pick-ups, and on time deliveries.
- Assist warehouse with picking, checking, and loading of trucks daily as directed by the shift manager or lead.
- Assist management to improve route efficiency.
- Acquire and maintain current knowledge of Viking policies and procedures, participate in training, and attend meetings as requested.
- Act in helpful and cooperative manner towards customers and Viking associates.
- Participates in and follows all Viking policies, guidelines, and procedures (safety, Anti-Harassment, Ethics, etc).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- High school diploma or GED.
- Good mechanical aptitude, good math and reading skills.
- Ability to lift 75lbs.
Required Experience
Minimum of 1 year as transportation dispatcher.
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