Truck Dispatcher

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Cumming, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. This role is responsible for preparing store orders, accurately selecting ordered items via a voice automated selection system, and packaging them for shipment. The Dispatcher plays a key role in the Transportation Department, ensuring efficient routing and scheduling of loads and drivers.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent experience.
• Ability to solve practical problems with a variety of variables and limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to make appointments and process mail.
• Ability to compose original correspondence and write form letters.
• Ability to interpret written work instructions.
• Ability to follow technical manuals.
• Ability to interview to obtain basic and job performance information.
• Ability to counsel or advise people.
• Increased contact with people.
• Must be physically able to perform light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Visual requirements include vision from 20 inches or less to 20 feet or more with or without correction and color vision.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, balancing, grasping, fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Has daily contact with store/warehouse/office personnel, company drivers, and other distribution center personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Transportation or dispatch experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Routes loads, assigns drivers, assigns equipment, and posts daily dispatch sheet.
• Makes appointments for back hauls and organizes order paperwork by pickup dates.
• Audits and records previous days log sheets, fuel tickets, and inspection sheets.
• Consults with warehouse department managers with load set up.
• Answers telephone, coordinates add on orders, makes appointments, and directs callers.
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.
• Attends and participates in company meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED