Transportation Dispatcher

Albertsons Companies • Wells, ME

2d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Shaw’s Distribution Center, a proud member of the Albertsons Companies family, is seeking a Department Specialist to provide administrative and operational support to the Transportation/Dispatch department. This role is responsible for supporting daily dispatch activities, reviewing routing and transportation data, preparing and maintaining reports, managing departmental documentation, and responding to internal and external inquiries. The position requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with data and reporting, and the ability to work effectively within established guidelines and procedures. Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Requirements

• Proficient reading, writing, communication, and math skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Relevant administrative, dispatch, or transportation support experience preferred
• Routing experience with CAMS software preferred

Responsibilities

• Answer department phones as needed and respond to customer and internal inquiries, including store location and transportation-related questions
• Review transportation and routing information and support dispatch assignment decisions within well-defined guidelines and parameters
• Examine, prioritize, and process documents to determine appropriate actions and ensure timely completion of work
• Collect and compile data for department reports, including cube utilization, mileage, and other transportation metrics
• Create, maintain, and update complex transportation and operational reports
• Sort, file, maintain invoices, receipts and other departmental records in accordance with company policies
• Compile minor statistical data and perform routine one- and two-step mathematical calculations
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and mailings using keyboarding and office software tools
• Check own work and departmental information for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate special programs, projects, or events as assigned
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
• medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed