Dispatcher jobs in Maine
Dispatcher coordinates drivers and vehicles to convey freight or passengers to assigned destinations in a timely and efficient manner. Maintains contact with drivers to communicate updates, delays, or special instructions and relay delivery status to customers. Being a Dispatcher records driver assignments, delivery time, and other transportation data in a computer database to track metrics. Ensures drivers are compliant with all DOT, state, local, and company regulations. Additionally, Dispatcher requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Dispatcher works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dispatcher typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- ADUSA Transportation
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South Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
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Address: USA-ME-South Portland-54 Hemco Road
Store Code: DC 01 Tran General (7250711)
ADUSA Transportation is the transportation company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing transportation services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Transportation delivers fresh and nonperishable products to local brand stores and supports the sustainability of the supply chain by returning recyclable items to recycling centers for processing. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to become a fully integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
As a dispatcher, you will manage and direct work activities of drivers and coordinate the flow of goods to our retail stores efficiently, safely, and legally for our business. You will serve our customers efficiently and consistently while reducing the cost of deliveries through proper driver and equipment assignments and effectively routing inbound and outbound loads. You will use your skills to reduce road costs through innovate routing decisions which directly affect transportation revenue lines.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Call stores to notify them of delivery schedule changes, delays, early arrivals, or any conflicts with accurate scheduling of deliveries
•Dispatch available grocery/perishables loads and maintain delivery logs for all delivery tickets and outbound/inbound loads as drivers return with delivery tickets to ensure accurate flow of dispatch operations and on time arrivals and departures
•Assist drivers when needed
•Set up salvage pick-ups when needed
•Complete any required reports assigned
•Effectively manage all aspects of work through use of the Transportation System
•Coordinate with several work units to balance and reach projected daily workloads with contract carriers, including LTL & TL freight.
•Act as a key contact person for all outside customers, interacting on a daily basis for scheduling pick-ups, deliveries, appointments between retail, for-hire and backhauls.
•Coordinate planning and decision making in order to best aid the flow of operations of various groups throughout distribution
•Assist in coordination receipt of priority loads between merchandisers and warehouse
•Assist and help resolve payroll hours through clarification of job assignment
•Coordinate work flow with other terminals
•Meet all corresponding time for department start-ups and dispatch times in order to perform and complete all order routing and setup duties
•Coordinate and assist in backhauls scheduling and processing by communicating with vendors, perishable, and grocery departments concerning unloading.
•Communicate with other DC’s on backhauls consigned to their facility when applicable
•Ensure compliance with Delhaize America standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity.
QUALIFICATIONS
•Ability to meet production standards set by the company
•Able to use personal computer for data entry and research purposes
•Highly motivated self-starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
•Able to reach, stoop, bend and lift up to and including 30 lbs.
•Able to work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions (i.e. cool temperatures, concrete floors, powered industrial trucks)
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
•High School Education
•Knowledge of the transportation function along with a working knowledge of DOT regulations and requirements
•Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
•Ability to meet production standards set by the company
•Able to use personal computer for data entry and research purposes
•Highly motivated self-starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email recruiting@adusasc.com
Job Requisition: 371992_external_USA-ME-South-Portland_482024 - 1 Day Ago
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- Copart
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Windham, ME
FULL_TIME
- The dispatcher is responsible for the timely and accurate dispatch of sub-haulers for vehicle pick-up and delivery while providing excellent service to customers. Outbound calls to pick-up locations. ...
- 4 Days Ago
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- Penquis
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Bangor, ME
FULL_TIME
- Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is currently seeking a full-time (40 hours per week 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday) Dispatcher to wo...
- 6 Days Ago
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- Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
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Columbia, ME
FULL_TIME
- Position Summary The Dispatcher communicates with drivers to assist with problem resolution while on route for residential, commercial, and roll-off services, coordinates the utilization of drivers, t...
- 20 Days Ago
911 Dispatcher
- County of Penobscot
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Bangor, ME
FULL_TIME
- Job Title: Public Safety Emergency DispatcherHours: Full Time, Hours varyDepartment: PRCCFLSA Status: Non-exempt (hourly)Reports to: Communications SupervisorPay Scale: $23.90/hourPosting Date: March ...
- 24 Days Ago
Dispatcher - Distribution
- MaineHealth
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Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
- Summary Position Summary Under general supervision, assists the ODC in the distribution of inter departmental orders and Stats. Assists vendors, customers and other visitors by directing them to the c...
- 1 Month Ago
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- CoachUSA
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Waukesha, WI
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- CenterWell Home Health
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- CoachUSA
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Hanover, MD
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- CenterWell Home Health
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Miramar, FL
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- MV Transportation
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South Dennis, MA
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About Maine
To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West).
Maine is the easternmost state in the United States in both its extreme points and its geographic center. The town of Lubec is the easternmost organized settlement in the United...
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Income Estimation for Dispatcher jobs
$40,747 to $55,467
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