Dispatch Coordinator

Location: Mt. Sterling, ILDepartment: Dot TransportationReports To: Assistant Transportation ManagerWage Range: $18.35 to $27.53 per hour, plus bonus opportunityAs a Dispatch Coordinator, you will assist in the planning and execution of business assets, partners with internal and external customers to provide a level of customer service that fosters both internal and external customer growth and retention.WHAT YOU'LL DOMeet company mission and strategic goalsTake ownership through coordination, and implementation of freight movement between distribution centersEnsure Quality and Safety in the respective work areaCompile data and reports to deliver solutions for changeAssume Driver Supervisor Responsibilities in their absenceAssist with driver payroll tasks and expenseCollaborate with both external internal partners to address concernsWork to improve productivity and reduce cycle time of processesYOU MUST HAVEHigh school diploma, General Equivalency DegreeComputer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programsStrong verbal and written communication skillsSkills to be successful in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlinesWillingness to work as a teamYOU MAY ALSO HAVECollege degreeAdministrative / clerical experience preferredWorking knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulationsExceptional interpersonal and customer service skillsStrong organizational and leadership skillsROLE SPECIFICS* Schedule: Full-Time - Sunday - Wednesday Nights - 6:30 pm - 5:00 am* Training period schedule will consist of varying hours, primarily Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with timeline dependent on job duty proficiencyWHO WE AREDot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we've grown, we haven't lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We've had zero layoffs in our company's history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOUAs a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performanceExtensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharingSignificant advancement opportunitiesSafety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.