Part Time Dispatcher (Saturdays & Sundays) Job at Wakefern Food Corp., Elizabeth, NJ

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  • Wakefern Food Corp.
  • Elizabeth, NJ

Job Description

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

About Role

As a member of the Transportation Team you will be responsible for dispatching trailer loads, compiling and maintaining driver logs, ensuring that on-time delivery commitments are met, as well as tracking trailer movement (7 day operation: Sunday thru Saturday).

*Weekends required (Includes Saturday- 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm & Sunday- 2:00 pm to 12:00 am).*

To be considered a candidate an applicant must meet the minimum requirements of the job posting.

1. Two years of college or equivalent technical experience in Transportation or Distribution preferred but not required.

2. Knowledge of and/or familiarity with Transportation and Distribution practices or principles preferred.

3. Ability to perform multiple functions simultaneously while handling heavy telephone call volume.

4. Good organizational skills as demonstrated by previous work experience.

5. Flexibility with regard to working hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays (Friday - Saturday).

6. Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

7. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

8. Flexibility with regard to shift rotations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Schedule:

  • Overnight shift
  • Weekends as needed

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Dispatching: 1 year (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)
  • Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Work experience placement, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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