Job Details

Dispatcher, 2nd Shift

Location: Performance Food Group Customized Distribution California (0155)

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, 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.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift, Sunday to Wed, 4pm to 2am, 4/10 hr shifts (OFF Thursday, Friday and Sat, three days in a row)
• Overtime as needed
• No attendance issues

Req Number: 133955BR

Address Line 1: 255 North Driver Road

Job Location: Shafter, California (CA)

Shift: 3rd 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.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience 1-2 years dispatch and commercial driver experience or related area

Division: PFG Customized

Job Category: Transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience 2-4 years dispatch and commercial driver experience within the food service industry

State: California

Company Description: PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.

Benefits: Click Here for Benefits Information

Compensation: $22.00 to $24.00 DOE