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Dispatch Specialist

Dot Foods Inc.

  • Dyersburg, TN
  • 18 days ago

    Highlights

    Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety. Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDyersburg, TN
    IndustryTransport and Storage - Materials
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Year Founded1960
    Websitehttps://dotfoodscareers.com/now-hiring-dot-foods-warehouse/

    Description


    As a Dispatch Specialist, you will provide support to the Transportation Department in coordination with customer, suppliers, drivers, and other Dot/DTI employees. 

    WHAT YOU’LL DO

      • Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
      • Schedule appointments with customers via phone, email, or web-based formats
      • Communicate with drivers on schedules and work assignments
      • Work with multiple departments and manage a diverse and hectic workload
      • Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

    YOU MUST HAVE

      • High school diploma, General Equivalency Degree, or relevant work experience
      • Excellent mathematical and reading skills
      • Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
      • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

    YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

      • Administrative/Clerical experience preferred
      • Effective professional verbal written communication skills
      • Experience working in both team and independent settings
      • Exceptional customer service skills and a strong attention to detail

    ROLE SPECIFICS

      • Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday 8:00AM – 5:00PM
      • Occasionally to work outside of the scheduled hours for business needs


    WHO WE ARE 

    Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class ­drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

    WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

    As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

    • Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
    • Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
    • Significant advancement opportunities

    Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

    EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

    About Company

    We make products more accessible and affordable to the food industry because of our unique position between suppliers and our customers. By streamlining the supply chain and building valuable partnerships along the way, everyone benefits from our redistribution business model.

    One fact about Dot Foods says it all: We haven't laid off a single employee in our company's 60-year history—even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    That's because our founders built this family business to treat employees right and serve customers well. They infused Dot with a sense of honesty, integrity, humility, and a strong work ethic, which is as true today as when the company started in 1960.  So if you are looking for a full-time or part-time work schedule, an office job or one that shows you the country, we have many opportunities for you.

    Across our U.S. locations, we have positions in operations, sales, business development, IT, engineering, and much more. Check out our Dot Foods Careers website to discover Dot, a place where you belong.

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