Dispatcher
Company: Sysco
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: August 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Company: US0288 Sysco Knoxville, LLC Zip Code: 37921 Minimum
Level of Education: High School or Equivalent Minimum Years of
Experience: 3 Years Employment Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: 0
This position will be Sunday-Thursday from 10pm to 6:30am. JOB
SUMMARY Dispatches delivery drivers and provides driver and
customer support. Arranges schedules for workers, equipment, and/or
service vehicles for the conveyance of materials and products.
Maintain communications with all interested parties throughout the
delivery process to ensure and facilitate the best possible product
delivery and service. Update information and systems as required.
This job must be carried out in compliance with all Sysco
Corporation Business Conduct and Ethics Standards, policies, and
procedures as well as all Federal, State, and Local laws, including
the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002. RESPONSIBILITIES Timely
dispatches drivers each morning, assuring that each driver has the
correct invoices and all drivers depart terminal promptly.
Completes Absentee and Tardy Forms. Makes necessary data input into
E-Time and Achievement Based Compensation (ABC) pay systems.
Provides driver and customer support via incoming phone calls to
the transportation department. Maintains Tripmaster records, driver
daily record of status records (Department of Transporation (DOT)
Logs), and driver Manifest records. Designates vehicles according
to factors, such as length and purpose of the trip, freight,
passenger requirements, preference of the user, or other factors.
May makes route adjustments or accommodations for deliveries, based
on time of departure, destination, and expected time of return.
Direct activities of drivers, using two-way radio or other
communication and investigate overdue vehicles. Possibly confer
with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, or delayed
routes, or damaged merchandise. Retain a record of mileage, fuel
used, repairs made, and other expenses. May also coordinate the
issue of equipment to drivers, such as hand trucks, dollies, and
blankets. Other projects and responsibilities, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Education High School diploma, General Education
Development (GED), or ability to read, write, and perform
mathematics at this level is required. Associate's or Bachelor's
degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field is preferred.
Experience 3-5 years of related work experience in Distribution or
Food Service is required. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) Class A is preferred, but not
required. Professional Skills Adjusting actions concerning others'
actions. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to
problems. Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other
individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take
corrective action. Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time
to understand the points being made, asking questions as
appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Talking
to others to convey information effectively. Considering the
relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most
appropriate one. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related
information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly
required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a
computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. Must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. NOTICE: The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature of the
environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This
job description in no way states or implies that the duties and
responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the
employee in this job. The employee will be required to follow any
other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties
requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations will
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job
descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop
the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of
business necessity. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on
Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com HOW WE
PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective
equipment and masks provided Temperature screenings Social
distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, and
cleaning procedures in place OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader
in foodservice distribution. With over 57,000 associates and a
fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326
distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000
customer locations. We offer our associates the opportunity to grow
personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a
dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds
their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working
individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you
why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability,
veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state
or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco
Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Date posted:
08/05/2022
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