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J. Polep Distribution Services/ The NCD Transportation Dispatcher in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Transportation Dispatcher - Night Shift Job Details Job Location - Chicopee Location - Chicopee, MA Position Type - Full Time Salary Range - \$20.00 - \$20.00 Hourly Job Category - Transportation Description J. Polep Distribution Service, a regional convenience wholesaler, is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher in Chicopee, MA. This is a night shift position 11:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ? Dispatching drivers ? Manage load assignments ? Coordinate workflow to ensure timely and accurate customer deliveries. ? Support daily driver activities including safety, DOT compliance, and management of deliveries ? Assist with training of drivers. Provide feedback to drivers on performance and safety. ? Daily monitoring of fleet drivers for route performance and adherence to planned route ? Answering phones and emails ? Work with vendors for repair of equipment ? Communicating updates on delivery times. ? Conduct general warehouse/housekeeping duties. Qualifications: ? Supervisory, transportation, and training skills ? Effective communication skills; excellent attention to detail and decision making skills ? Basic working knowledge of menu driven computer applications including MS Office ? Team oriented with good interpersonal skills; Can-do attitude, Get-it-done frame of mind ? Self-motivating and innovative - Think outside the box ? Knowledge of DOT regulations ? Comfortable working with customers as well as sales, accounting and other departments. ? Able to work in a warehouse terminal environment. Able to operate power industrial truck (jacks and/or forklifts). ? Commercial Driver\'s License, CDL, preferred but Class D license required. The company provides a competitive compensation package including medical insurance, paid-time-off and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Program. Qualifications: Supervisory, transportation, and training skills Effective communication skills; excellent attention to detail and decision making skills Basic working knowledge of menu driven computer applications including MS Office Team oriented with good interpersonal skills; Can-do attitude, Get-it-done frame of mind Self-motivating and innovative Think outside the box Knowledge of DOT regulations Comfortable working with customers as well as sales, accounting and other departments. Able to work in a warehouse terminal environment. Able to operate power industrial truck (jacks and/or forklifts). Commercial Drivers License preferred.