Night Dispatcher Job Description
Soto Provision, Inc is a leading food sourcing, transportation and supply chain management company that is a Family-owned and operated. Our focus is providing quality products and service to our customers. We have successfully served the evolving needs of major restaurant food chains, from the Midwest to Hawaii for more than 40 years. Our commitment to Service does not end with our customers, but extends to include service to our community and the environment. Soto Food Service supports local programs that combat hunger in the greater LA area. Soto participates in energy management programs to reduce electrical usage. . With a focus on efficiency and reliability, we strive to deliver top-notch solutions in the logistics industry. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and growing organization.
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Night Operations Dispatcher to work full-time in our City of Industry temperature-controlled warehouse. This is an in-house position. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment/post offer drug-screen.
Pay:
$17-$19 DOE
Job Overview:
As a Night Dispatcher at Soto Provision, Inc. you will play a crucial role in coordinating and optimizing transportation activities. You will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods, maintaining communication with drivers, and resolving any logistical issues that may arise.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and schedule transportation activities efficiently.
- Communicate with drivers to ensure timely pickup and delivery of goods- Invoice all necessary routes.
- Print previous 8 days of driver logs.
- Prepare and put together all driver route packets.
- Ensure that all drivers depart on time with all necessary equipment.
- Ensure all routes making nightly deliveries have all the correct keys and alarm codes to all their deliveries.
- Receive calls from all Soto drivers calling in OS&D & make appropriate costs changes.
- Inform all CSR’s of all call in’s.
- Speak w/supervisors and/or managers to resolve problems w/any repairs to company owned equipment.
- Send out all necessary correspondents to appropriate personnel concerning late routes.
- Building security
- Assist warehouse supervisor and or shipping clerk with daily tasks.
- Trailer temperature checks on all staged trailers/bobtails.
- Monitor routes using GPS systems to optimize efficiency.
- Collaborate with the transportation team to address any delays or disruptions.
- Maintain accurate records of shipments, deliveries, and driver activities.
- Utilize transportation management systems such as SyteLine, AS400, and GIS for efficient operations.
- Work closely with 3PL partners to streamline logistics processes.
- Assist in transportation planning to meet customer demands effectively.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Experience:
- Previous experience in shipping, receiving, or transportation management is preferred.
- Familiarity with GPS systems, freight operations, and supply chain logistics.
- Knowledge of Linux, ERP, AS400, SyteLine, or GIS software is a plus.
- Experience in dispatching roles within the logistics industry is advantageous.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule (Required):
10:30 pm - 7:00 am
Sunday- Thursday (Occasionally a Friday to help with 4-6 Saturday routes)& some Holidays.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear, setting long periods at a time, and interacting with everyone in the office/warehouse and our truck drivers. Will occasionally walk in the cooler (29-50 degrees) and/or freezer (-34 degrees) and/or dry environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually normal in the office, and a loud in the warehouse.
Working Conditions:
NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and 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.
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.
Soto Provisions, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers 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.
Additional Duties:
-Other duties as assigned.
Soto offers competitive compensation packages, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive work environment. Join us in shaping the future of logistics and making a difference in the transportation industry.
If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for logistics and excellent communication skills, we invite you to apply for the Dispatcher position at ABC Logistics.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- And other supplemental Benefits
Soto Provisions, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Dispatching: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hacienda Heights, CA 91745: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person