Dispatcher

Additional Considerations (if any): **-** **At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.** **Job Description:** **Job Title:** Dispatcher **Department:** Transportation **FLSA:** Non-Exempt ** _General Function_** Prepares store orders including accurately selecting ordered items via a voice automated selection system and packages them for shipment. **_Core Competencies:_** * Partnerships * Growth mindset * Results oriented * Customer focused * Professionalism ** _Reporting Relations_** Accountable and Reports to: Transportation Manager Positions that Report to you: None ** _Primary Duties and Responsibilities_** * Routes loads, assigns drivers, assigns equipment, and posts daily dispatch sheet. * Makes appointments for back hauls and organizes order paperwork by pickup dates. * Audits and records previous days log sheets, fuel tickets, and inspection sheets. * Consults with warehouse department managers with load set up. * Answers telephone, coordinates add on orders, makes appointments, and directs callers. * Reports to work when scheduled and on time. **_Secondary Duties and Responsibilities_** * Performs other job related duties and special projects as required * Attends and participates in company meetings as needed. **_Education and Experience_** High school or equivalent experience; transportation or dispatch experience preferred. **_Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics_** * Must be able to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interpret instructions. * Must have the ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages. * Must have the ability to make appointments and process mail; compose original correspondence and write form letters; interpret written work instructions; follow technical manuals; inte