Dot Foods logo

Dispatch Specialist

Dot Foods

University Park, ILFull-timeSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

You apply on the employer's site, with no Olive account needed.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
University Park, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Job overview

The Dispatch Specialist supports Dot Foods’ Transportation Department by coordinating with customers, suppliers, drivers, and other employees. The role schedules customer appointments, communicates driver schedules and assignments, and works across departments in a busy environment. It also applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste. The position is full-time, Wednesday through Saturday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Critical ThinkingIndependent Decision-MakingComputer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMultitaskingWorking in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentLogistics/TransportationCustomer ServiceTeamworkOrganizational SkillsCommunicationAttention to Detail

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDLogistics/Transportation ExperienceCustomer Service ExperienceTeam and Independent Work Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Dot Foods Inc. • University Park, IL, United States

This position will provide support to the Transportation Department in coordination with customer,suppliers, drivers, and other Dot/DTI employees.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers

  • Schedule appointments with customers via phone, email, or web-based formats

  • Communicate with drivers on schedules and work assignments

  • Work with multiple departments and manage a diverse and hectic workload

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

YOU MUST HAVE

  • High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree

  • Ability to think critically and make independent decisions

  • Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

  • Logistics/Transportation experience

  • Customer service experience

  • Experience working in both team and independent settings

  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills

  • Meticulous attention to detail

ROLE SPECIFICS

  • Full Time: Wednesday - Saturday 6:00am-4:30pm

  • Work Environment: Some exposure to garage / shop environment

  • Utilize data analysis and interpretation

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

  • Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance

  • Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing

  • Significant advancement opportunities

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 720 open Transportation jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$89–127K/yr198 salary ranges
  • US median$24–38/hr321 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Transportation jobs in Illinois and 720 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Transportation postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 12 years (466 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 495 of the 720 open Transportation jobs (69%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Prepare for this role

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.