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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 1:30pm-10:00pm Starting Pay: $25.00/hr We are looking for  Dispatchers  who relishes the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the  US FOODS®  family. US FOODS®  has a lot to offer: • US FOODS®  is the company built on YOU Matter, where your challenging work is rewarded • We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work • Paid Training AND Paid Overtime • Service recognition and employee rewards • Excellent Leadership BENEFITS START DAY ONE:  medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Main Ingredients of the Job! As a  US FOODS® Dispatcher  you will be responsible for coordinating driver activities to resolve service issues.  The main objective is to verify that the customer's needs are met in a prompt and professional manner. Great   Dispatchers  are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the key members of our organization. Our  Dispatchers  strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with team members. What you bring to the table • In the case of a vehicle accident or driver injury, the dispatcher must notify the manager/supervisor in charge and the safety specialist ASAP. • Coordinate driver activities to minimize hours of service violations. • Verify that drivers are using Omnitracs properly. • Assign backhauls as needed to be done in the most efficient manner possible. • Coordinate trailer and tractor assignments. • Communicate to the sales force and operations management if there are any concerns regarding service issues that may arise in the event of a late dispatch, breakdown or other service failure. • Reassign routes as needed. • Visually inspect each driver's appearance to verify that drivers are in proper uniform and have required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). • Coordinate shuttle assignments to minimize downtime and overtime. • Complete Attendance Reports. • Distribute intercompany mail to sales force. • Other duties as assigned by management. What you bring to the table Education/Training : • High School Diploma/GED required Related Experience/Requirements: • Must have working knowledge of DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations and driver's logs. • Must be organized and detailed; and have legible handwriting. • Must be able to manage several things at once. • Must have (2) years transportation experience • CDL A preferred We help you make it! US FOODS®  i s one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. Your efforts as a  Dispatcher  are the foundation that defines  US FOODS®  success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.  BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER! Stay updated by following US Foods on any of our social media platforms at the bottom of the page! Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is $25 per hour. Benefits for 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 . 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 $18 - $28 EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status