
Landover
$0k - $0k
full-time
Job DetailsJob Location: PJK Food Service LLC - Landover, MD 20785Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.50 - $19.00 HourlyJob Shift: GraveyardOverview
The Dispatch Router works the night shift (10:00PM-7:00AM) and is responsible coordinating, planning, and overseeing nighttime and early morning Delivery Truck Driver routing for Keany Produce Company.
Essential Job Function
Create and build routes using Road net and Mobile Cast Programs
Work with the Transportation Department, Shipping Department, and Sales Department and interdepartmentally to manage supply chain logistics, including routing and truck utilization strategies to create greater efficiencies.
Handle internal challenges and elevated external client complaints and strive to find pro-active ways to reduce them
Distribute the dispatch routing and all related information to the designated department representative in an accurate and timely manner
Anticipates and determines causes of delays in deliveries and takes appropriate action to meet shipping schedules.
Work Requirements
Able to look at challenges and create long term solutions
Ability to respond to common inquiries from staff, and others
Ability to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to deal with abstract and concrete information
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, utilizing input from others as appropriate
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to resolve conflicts
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
Qualifications
A high school diploma, equivalency degree, or relevant experience is required.
A minimum of one year of experience with Roadnet and Mobilecast software applications is necessary.
Previous experience in a wholesale produce distribution or routing setting is essential.
Familiarity with Omnitracs and Produce Pro is preferred.
Proficiency in Spanish is advantageous.
Experience in fleet dispatching and routing internal fleet
Proficient in computer use with emphasis on Microsoft Word and Excel
Valid driver’s license: dispatch, routing and/or driving experience is a strong plus
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