• Dispatcher

    Performance Food Group (Punta Gorda, FL)


    131305BR

    Job Title:

    Dispatcher

    Location:

    CBIPunta Gorda (1869)

    Job Description:

    We Deliver the Goods:

    + Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Paid Time Off, and much more

    + Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system

    + Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

    Position Summary:

    Responsible for coordinating the overall scheduling and dispatching of delivery operations by communicating with truck drivers through computers, phones or two-way radios. Assign drivers to trucks and make sure that they leave and arrive on schedule. Available at all times to answer any questions from drivers, help them avoid traffic jams and keep them aware of inclement weather ahead. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

    Position Responsibilities:

    + Dispatchers keep track of the progress drivers make along their route by using available technology.

    + Check drivers in and out of terminals and transfer the trip records into a company's files.

    + Communicate with drivers on a daily basis, but must handle any requests and complaints from customers.

    + Calculate miles for all trucks.

    + Determine travel and route times so that delivery costs can be accurately determined.

    + Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Req Number:

    131305BR

    Address Line 1:

    1 Cheney Way

    Job Location:

    Punta Gorda, Florida (FL)

    Shift:

    1st Shift

    Full Time / Part Time:

    Full Time

    EEO Statement:

    Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .

    Required Qualifications:

    High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

     

    1+ years dispatch and/or commercial driver experience or related area

     

    2+ years' experience using Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and Teams

     

    Able to work the scheduled / assigned times for the position

    Division:

    Cheney Brothers & Affiliates

    Job Category:

    Transportation

    Preferred Qualifications:

    2+ years dispatch and commercial driver experience within the food service industry

    State:

    Florida

    Company Description:

    Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.