Dispatcher

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods!  Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success.  

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Why US FOODS®?

We are looking for a Dispatcher who relishes the chance to push their potential, grow, and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

• BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid parental leave, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Paid training and paid overtime

• Strong safety culture and supportive leadership

• Career growth opportunities with a promote-from-within culture

• Service recognition and employee rewards

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Starting pay: $25.50

Main Ingredients of the Job

As a US FOODS® Dispatcher, you’ll coordinate driver activities to resolve service issues. You’ll verify that customer needs are met promptly and professionally while keeping transportation operations efficient and compliant.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate driver activities and shuttle assignments

• Minimize hours of service violations and reduce downtime

• Ensure drivers are using Omnitracs and POD scanners correctly

• Reassign routes and assign backhauls efficiently

• Manage trailer, tractor, and yard equipment assignments

• Notify supervisors and safety specialists in the event of accidents or injuries

• Verify PPE and proper uniform compliance for drivers

• Communicate with operations and sales regarding service issues

• Maintain attendance reports and documentation

• Distribute intercompany mail and complete other assigned duties

What You Bring to the Table

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum one year of transportation or logistics experience

• Working knowledge of DOT Hours of Service and driver logs

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work under pressure

• Previous dispatcher experience preferred

• Familiarity with the geographic delivery area is a plus

Work Environment

• Office and warehouse setting, including freezer/cooler zones (as low as -5°F)

• Occasionally required to walk, climb, stoop, kneel, push/pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Frequent sitting, occasional standing, and manual dexterity for computer use

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $25 and $29.

As applicable, this role will also receive as appropriate: overtime comor this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***