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Load Planner

Meijer (pharmacy/other)

Lansing, MIFull-timePosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
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Location
Lansing, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Load Planner dispatches drivers efficiently while supporting on-time deliveries and compliance with federal and state regulations. The role monitors building lineups, trailer movements, and yard status; supports accident investigations; and follows union contracts. The position requires logistics experience, prior dispatching experience, knowledge of transportation regulations, and availability for second or third shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Driver DispatchingLogisticsFederal Motor Carrier Safety RegulationsHazMat RegulationsState Size and Weight RegulationsRegional GeographySchedule RealignmentOrganizationMultitaskingPeopleNetExcelWordElectronic LogsDispatching SoftwareTeamworkIndependent WorkWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

High School Graduate2 Years Logistics ExperiencePrevious Dispatching Experience

Benefits

Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full 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

  • 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.

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.

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