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Dispatch Assistant

Job Description: 

Milpitas based food distributor seeks a full time dispatcher. Experience with commercial class A, B and C drivers is preferred.
Knowledge of greater bay area required. Ability to mutli-task and prioritize duties is essential in this position. We are seeking a person with good customer service skill and excellent communication skills. Bi-lingual, English and Spanish is a plus. Shift hours and days may vary. Overtime may be required. Please submit your resume, cover letter and salary history.

Responsibilities & Duties: 

Transportation Management:

  1. Supports Transportation Manager and ensures all duties are carried out promptly and efficiently.
  2. Ensures that deliveries are handled promptly and efficiently.
  3. Participates in problem solving with different Departments, Operations Manager on delivery/routing/ delivery time issues to ensure corrective actions are taken.
  4. Works closely with Purchasing to schedule pick-ups of products.
  5. Understands the routing and can fill in when Manager is absent.
  6. Manage labor and make sure drivers are on DOT compliance.

Fleet Management:

  1. Schedules regular vehicle maintenance including oil changes, battery checks, tire repair, brake adjustment, and any maintenance needs to guarantee safety.
  2. Secures replacement rental vehicles, as necessary, to avoid disruption of delivery schedule.
  3. Ensures that all proper vehicle registrations, insurance documents and internal accident reports are included in each vehicle's.
  4. Ensures that all drivers maintain the cleanliness of interior and exterior of fleet.
  5. Conducts accident investigation for any accident involving our vehicles ensuring that accident reporting procedures are followed and corrective actions are taken.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications: 
  • Three years in the trucking industry, warehousing, and direct supervision experience required.
  • Ability to motivate, organize, and supervise individuals.
  • Must have a good working knowledge of government regulations pertaining to transportation.
  • Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and database, GPS systems.
  • Strong knowledge of San Francisco and the Bay Area preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment, while keeping an affable demeanor.
  • Experience in the use of all material handling equipment in a safe and responsible manner. Forklift certification preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to work and interact well with individuals (staff and volunteers) from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally diverse environment.
  • Valid California Driver's License .
  • Must have the ability to reach, twist, squat, climb, and lift 50 pounds.