Transportation Dispatcher

J.Polep Distribution • Chicopee, MA

11d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

J Polep, a division of National Convenience Distributors, is the 4th largest full-line convenience store distributor serving customers in the Northeastern United States. With a legacy of family values, corporate cultures, and customer-centric philosophies, J Polep Distribution services the Convenience Store Market in the Northeast from its headquarters in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The company is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to join its growing team. This role is crucial for managing daily driver activities, ensuring timely and accurate customer deliveries, and supporting fleet operations.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills; excellent attention to detail and decision making skills
• Basic working knowledge of menu driven computer applications including MS Office
• Team oriented with good interpersonal skills; Can-do attitude, Get-it-done frame of mind
• Self-motivating and innovative
• Think outside the box
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Comfortable working with customers as well as sales, accounting and other departments.
• Able to work in a warehouse terminal environment.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial Drivers License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispatching drivers
• Manage load assignments
• Coordinate workflow to ensure timely and accurate customer deliveries.
• Support daily driver activities including safety, DOT compliance, and management of deliveries
• Provide feedback to drivers on performance and safety.
• Daily monitoring of fleet drivers for route performance and adherence to planned route
• Answering phones and emails
• Work with vendors for repair of equipment
• Communicating updates on delivery times.

Benefits

• Dental Benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Paid Vacations
• Paid mileage
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• short term disability
• long term disability
• Our 6 major paid Holidays are, New Years, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas, after completing your 90 days

What This Job Offers

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