Dispatch Specialist

Aurora, IL, United States · On-site

About this role

 

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a dedicated Dispatch Specialist to join our growing team! As the Dispatcher you are directly responsible for overseeing and assisting in the daily delivery of our freight hauling. You will manage, mentor, and develop a team of drivers who ultimately ensure that our facilities receive quality and on-time shipments.

You will…

 

  • Overseeing all our drivers from load-out beginning the start of the shift
  • Planning routes with our system
  • Respond to calls from drivers on their routes who need support
  • Communicate with various members of the distribution center team members, facilitating pickups and deliveries
  • Staff the routes and assign routes to drivers daily
  • Manage driver gas cards, driver tools, etc
  • Schedule maintenance services, roadside service calls, etc
  • Occasionally load/unload product
  • Weekend work is required
  • Any other tasks as assigned by management



At a minimum, you have…

 

  • 2+ years experience in dispatching / driving role
  • Working knowledge of optimization techniques and process flow improvements
  • Experience managing a nimble, fast-growing team
  • Computer skills, particularly G-Suite, Slack 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Energetic and excited about Imperfect
  • Highly organized and strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask
  • Excels at independent, unsupervised work

 

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, and kneel
  • Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
  • Experience in material handling
  • Sedentary work; involves sitting most of the time
  • Occasional movement around the office may be necessary 
  • Regular work with computers, including keyboards and screens
  • Regular use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets

You’ll get…

  • Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation,
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
  • Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
  • Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Illinois Pay Range
$22.50$22.50 USD

Company at a glance

HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever!

The HelloFresh Group is a global digital-native FMCG company and the world's leading meal kit provider.

Founded in 2011 in Berlin, the HelloFresh Group today consists of eight brands that provide customers with high quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Every ingredient needed for our meals are carefully planned, responsibly sourced and delivered to your door when it’s most convenient for you. Only HelloFresh gives you the tools to achieve something delicious every day.

Making a meal a delicious achievement - not just fuel for your day - takes a lot of work and smart people. From Designers and Copywriters to Data Scientists and DevOps Engineers, to potato farmers, pasta makers and the people who ensure every box is perfectly packed for every customer, we’re collectively disrupting the food supply chain and the multi-trillion-dollar food tech industry.

Our more than 18,000 high-performing and ambitious employees across the globe from New York to Berlin, London to Sydney and Toronto to Milan enjoy a number of benefits including flexible working arrangements, discounts on our boxes, health and well-being and learning and development programs.

We’re always looking for quality ingredients to perfect our recipe, so join us now! https://www.hellofresh.com/careers/locations

Founded2011
Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryConsumer Services
Location
Aurora, Illinois, United States

Top Benefits

  • 401k with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans
  • Employee Resource Groups

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