Transportation Dispatcher ( Overnight Shift ) 12:00 am to 9:00am

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR/DISPATCHER: Chicopee, MA

J. Polep Distribution Service, a regional convenience wholesaler, is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher in Chicopee, MA. This is a night shift position Midnight until 8:30 a.m.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Dispatching drivers
Manage load assignments
Coordinate workflow to ensure timely and accurate customer deliveries.
Support daily driver activities including safety, DOT compliance, and management of deliveries
Assist with training of drivers. Provide feedback to drivers on performance and safety.
Daily monitoring of fleet drivers for route performance and adherence to planned route
Answering phones and emails
Work with vendors for repair of equipment
Communicating updates on delivery times.
Conduct general warehouse/housekeeping duties.

Qualifications:

Supervisory, transportation, and training skills
Effective communication skills; excellent attention to detail and decision making skills
Basic working knowledge of menu driven computer applications including MS Office
Team oriented with good interpersonal skills; Can-do attitude, Get-it-done frame of mind
Self-motivating and innovative – Think outside the box
Knowledge of DOT regulations
Comfortable working with customers as well as sales, accounting and other departments.
Able to work in a warehouse terminal environment. Able to operate power industrial truck (jacks and/or forklifts).
Commercial Driver’s License preferred.

The company provides a competitive compensation package including medical insurance, paid-time-off and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Program.

\nCompany Description

National Convenience Distributors (NCD) has five divisions and is the largest full-line convenience store distributor, serving the East Coast. Our group of companies have shared nearly identical family values, corporate cultures, and customer-centric philosophies for generations. By employing talented team members who bring their experience, knowledge, and commitment to hard work, NCD continues to expand and provide opportunities for growth and development for its employees.