Dispatch Clerk - Part Time

Overview

Location: Chicago (University Park), IL Department: Dot Transportation Reports To: Assistant Transportation Manager

Your Role: This position performs clerical duties associated with the dispatch department and gate station for the Transportation department.

• Phone management for all calls, messages, drivers etc.

• Assist with customer and vendor appointments and driver communication

• Utilize Excel spreadsheet preparation and analysis

• Communicate with drivers on schedules and work assignments

• Enter and update operating systems with accurate data

• Serve as a backup for various DTI positions, including Gate Station attendant.

• Checking trucks in and out of the gate, updating systems to match correct loads, during all seasons.

• Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

Role Specifics:

• Schedule: Part Time - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-430pm typically. Must be able to work all shifts - days, evenings, and overnights. Flexibility to cover days off. Up to 32-39 hours a week.

Qualifications

We Need You To Have:

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree

• Excellent mathematical and reading skills

• Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

We'd Like You To Have:

• Administrative / clerical experience preferred

• Effective professional verbal and written communication skills

• Experience working in both team and independent settings

• Good organizational skills

What Can Dot Offer You?

As a family-owned and -operated company for the past 60 years, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture within the business. As a vital part of that family unit, we want to ensure you feel included and respected for any differing ideas. We appreciate those opinions and count on them to make us successful. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Family-friendly work environment

• Ongoing training and development

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.