Dispatch Specialist

L4

hellofreshAurora, ILtoday

$22.50 per hour

At Hello Fresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The Hello Fresh Group now includes our core brand, Hello Fresh, as well as: Green Chef, Every Plate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.  Factor_ a brand of Hello Fresh is seeking a dedicated Dispatch Specialist to join our growing team! As the Dispatcher you are directly responsible for overseeing and assisting in the daily delivery of our freight hauling. You will manage, mentor, and develop a team of drivers who ultimately ensure that our facilities receive quality and on-time shipments. You will…   Overseeing all our drivers from load-out beginning the start of the shift Planning routes with our system Respond to calls from drivers on their routes who need support Communicate with various members of the distribution center team members, facilitating pickups and deliveries Staff the routes and assign routes to drivers daily Manage driver gas cards, driver tools, etc Schedule maintenance services, roadside service calls, etc Occasionally load/unload product Weekend work is required Any other tasks as assigned by management At a minimum, you have…   2+ years experience in dispatching / driving role Working knowledge of optimization techniques and process flow improvements Experience managing a nimble, fast-growing team Computer skills, particularly G-Suite, Slack  Excellent written and oral communication skills Energetic and excited about Imperfect Highly organized and strong attention to detail Ability to multitask Excels at independent, unsupervised work
Physical Demands: Ability to walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, and kneel Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds Experience in material handling Sedentary work; involves sitting most of the time Occasional movement around the office may be necessary  Regular work with computers, including keyboards and screens Regular use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets You’ll get… Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to Hello Fresh meal plans (Hello Fresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)    Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+ Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors. Illinois Pay Range$22.50—$22.50 USDAbout Hello Fresh We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work! At Hello Fresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities. We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form. To learn more about what it's like working inside Hello Fresh, follow us on Instagram and Linked In. Hello Fresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at: Europe: EUaccommodations@hellofresh.com APAC: APACaccommodations@hellofresh.com United States: USCandidate Accommodations@hellofresh.com Canada: CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com
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Level

MidL4

Salary

$22.50 per hour

Location

Aurora, IL

Occupation

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Industry

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

Posted

today

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