Transportation Dispatcher

Job Summary Assure all routes are filled and provide timely instructions and responses to requests for information throughout the day from both drivers and customers.

Job Description

Responsibilities: Provides customer support by responding to questions and concerns regarding deliveries including no shows, cancellations and scheduled deliveries. Respond to customer inquiries and needs in a timely manner. Use computer system to retrieve schedule and asset information. Use reference material to quickly and accurately determine the best method to assign driver resources and routes striving for maximum efficiency and utilization while reducing mileage when possible. Update, prepare, and dispense the daily route schedule. Monitor and document route manifests and deliveries throughout the day adjusting for changes as needed. Make and schedule appointments with customers that require delivery appointments. Route drivers according to their skill set and available DOT mandated Hours of Service regulations. Complete a variety of daily reports and clerical duties. Ensure correct departments have all necessary paperwork for on time delivery departure. Required Experience: Education High School Diploma Work Experience 2 years’ experiences with handling inbound/outbound call taking, scheduling and/or administrative work. Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $20.25 - $28.25 Hourly The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com. Apply tot his job