Part Time Dispatcher, Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Fort Wayne, IN

3d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Dispatcher at our Adult Rehabilitation Center. We're seeking an organized and efficient Dispatcher to coordinate our pickup and delivery operations. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth logistics operations by managing pickup orders and coordinating routes. You'll be responsible for routing pickup orders, tracking vehicles, maintaining records, and supporting our mission of serving those in need in our community.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Three to six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills in data management
Ability to read and write simple correspondence
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages
Regularly required to hear and talk
Use hands to finger or handle
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required include close vision
Practice safe lifting when appropriate

Nice To Haves

Experience in routing and transportation procedures preferred

Responsibilities

Route pickup orders to appropriate Production Assistants daily
Track and maintain accurate records of vehicle locations and completed calls
Operate two-way radio equipment according to center policy and FCC regulations, if applicable
Route same-day special donations efficiently
Assign vehicles and coordinate all routes
Supervise assistant dispatcher, if applicable
Participate in or conduct Production Assistant meetings when necessary
Maintain open communication with Warehouse Manager/Director of Operations
Inform key staff of any vehicle problems, accidents, or other issues
Track and file all pickup tickets
Monitor and document completed calls
Enter vehicle maintenance into the appropriate system
Maintain accurate documentation of all operations