Load Planner

Job Description:

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Care.Com/back-up care assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!
Dispatches drivers in the most cost efficient way while ensuring on-time deliveries and compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations.
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What You'll be Doing:

• Dispatch drivers within hours of service limitations while ensuring on time performance.
• Monitor building lineups.
• Track trailer movements.
• Ensure on-time performance for store deliveries and backhauls.
• Monitor yard status.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT regulations which includes hazardous materials, hours of service, drug and alcohol program, driver physical and license issues, vehicle maintenance and driver vehicle inspection reports.
• Assist with accident investigations.
• Interpret and follow union contract.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position;
  may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• High school graduate.
• 2 years of experience in Logistics.
• Previous dispatching experience.
• Execute proper beginning and end of shift processes.
• Knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, HazMat regulations and individual state size and weight regulations.
• Familiar with geography of the region.
• Ability to re-align driver schedules to facilitate high priority load dispatches while maintaining existing load demands.
• Proven organization and multi-tasking skills.
• PC skills including PeopleNet, Excel, Word, and exposure to electronic logs and dispatching software.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Solid communication skills including both written and verbal.
• Available to work 2nd or 3rd shift, and on weekends and holidays.