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Mclane Company, Inc.

Coordinator, Dispatch at Mclane Company, Inc.

Mclane Company, Inc. Hebron, Kentucky

Job Description

Take your career further with McLane!

The McLane team is the drivingforce behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, fromSales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlesslyto keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication,expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving ourgoals and supporting other teams within the organization. As amember of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industryleaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections withcolleagues nationwide.

The Dispatch Coordinatorposition is responsible for Driver dispatch operations in theTransportationDepartment.

Benefits you can counton:
  • Payrate: $21.00 per hour.
  • Schedule:Sunday-Tuesday, 5:00pm-3:30am, and Wednesday,9:00pm-7:30am.
  • Generous benefitsthat start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance,FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
  • Earnvacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paidholidays after 90 days.
  • 401(k) Profit SharingPlan after 90 days.
  • Additional benefits: petinsurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discountprograms, tuition reimbursement program, andmore!

What you'll doas a Dispatch Coordinator:
  • Prepare daily recordsand memos and maintain filing system for Driver Vehicle InspectionReports.
  • Complete transportation pouchesincluding route manifests, invoices, special customernotifications, maps and stores keys fordrivers.
  • Develop and update driver and helperdispatch schedule daily.
  • Understand DOT hoursof service and ensure driver compliance.
  • Set updaily tractor/trailer assignment fordrivers.
  • Verify roadworthiness and keepmaintenance records for tractors andtrailers.
  • Call customers to inform them ofvariances in delivery times.
  • Expedite drivermanifests and highlight keys.
  • Provide timelyreports to immediate supervisor asrequested.
  • Possess very strong interpersonalskills and be able to discuss dispatch issues with DriverSpecialists, Customers and managers.
  • Meet thisposition's physical demands.
  • Other duties maybe assigned.

Qualifications you'llbring as a Dispatch Coordinator Teammate:
  • High SchoolDiploma.
  • Knowledge of mainframe computersoftware (PeopleSoft) relating to record keeping/scheduling fordrivers and helpers.
  • Preferred experience inWindows environment and on Excel, Microsoft Word, and Accessprograms; or similarprograms.
  • Have 2 years insimilar function (preferred).
  • Map readingabilities.
  • Understanding of distributionsystems.
  • Ability to communicate in variousmethods with different levels.
  • Mathematicalability for maintainingschedules.
  • Understanding of dispatch issues andprocedures.
  • This position requires the abilityto read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient toperform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includesunderstanding work instructions, safety protocols, andcommunications essential to the role. The requirement is directlyrelated to the nature of the job and ensures compliance withworkplace safety and operationalstandards.

Fit thefollowing? We want you here!
  • Safety-focused
  • Reliable
  • Adaptable
  • Dedicated

Moving Americaforward - together.

We've beenforging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across therestaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to thefuture and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves byembracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing teammember training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background checkand drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,or status as a protected veteran.

For ourcomplete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visithttps://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

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