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Dispatchers at Victory Packaging schedule and dispatch drivers for routes to deliver the product to our customer locations.
7400 Trade Port Dr, Louisville, KY 40258 USA
Essential Functions/ Job Duties:
Receive order requests from branch staff.
Plan and map routes for drivers
Schedule deliveries to maximize efficiency and meet delivery deadlines.
Utilize computer-aided dispatch system to contact drivers and plan/adjust routes.
Maintain required reports and compliance with DOT regulations.
Receive and respond to calls for assistance from drivers.
Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pick-up operations.
Follow all safety rules for equipment, material handling, and transport as required by DOT, OSHA, and Victory safety program.
Communicate effectively with operations staff about customer concerns and inventory issues.
Coordinate last-minute or unscheduled deliveries to meet customer needs.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Two or more years of transportation industry dispatch required with knowledge of DOT policies and practices.
One or more-year(s) experience as a truck driver preferred.
General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
Basic computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Windows preferred
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits Offered
Victory Packaging offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees at Victory Packaging (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).
Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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7400 Trade Port Dr, Louisville, KY 40258 USA
Essential Functions/ Job Duties:
Receive order requests from branch staff.
Plan and map routes for drivers
Schedule deliveries to maximize efficiency and meet delivery deadlines.
Utilize computer-aided dispatch system to contact drivers and plan/adjust routes.
Maintain required reports and compliance with DOT regulations.
Receive and respond to calls for assistance from drivers.
Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pick-up operations.
Follow all safety rules for equipment, material handling, and transport as required by DOT, OSHA, and Victory safety program.
Communicate effectively with operations staff about customer concerns and inventory issues.
Coordinate last-minute or unscheduled deliveries to meet customer needs.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Two or more years of transportation industry dispatch required with knowledge of DOT policies and practices.
One or more-year(s) experience as a truck driver preferred.
General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
Basic computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Windows preferred
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits Offered
Victory Packaging offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees at Victory Packaging (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).
Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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