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Feeder Union Dispatch Specialist

UPS
  • KANSAS CITY, KS
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

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    Job Description:

    Job Summary:

    This position supports and reviews UPS Feeder dispatch operations to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective service. The role assists with dispatch planning, oversees load and tractor assignments, monitors load movement, and tracks equipment condition. Using data and performance metrics, this position develops efficient dispatch plans, verifies service levels, addresses performance issues, and implements operational adjustments as needed. The role also oversees yard operations, coordinates drivers with load volume, ensures trailers are positioned and loaded according to plan, and maintains accurate trailer inventory.

    Current Hours: Monday – Friday (COVER)

    Hours: Varies - Depending on person covering

    Responsibilities:

    • Review driver hours to ensure compliance with DOT and company regulatory requirements
    • Review and analyze safety reports and address identified safety concerns
    • Verify proper driver uniform compliance and adherence to established safe work methods
    • Supervise dispatch operations to ensure dispatch plans are executed efficiently and accurately
    • Ensure adequate staffing and equipment levels to meet transportation and service needs
    • Oversee load and tractor planning and assignments; monitor load movement and track equipment condition
    • Review, analyze, and track dispatch, service, and operational reports and schedules
    • Conduct hazardous materials audits in accordance with regulatory and company standards
    • Perform trailer lot checks on UPS property to verify trailer condition, placement, and inventory accuracy
    • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management

    Qualifications:

                   

    • High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent (required)
    • Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
    • Six (6) months of office support experience (preferred)
    • Willingness to work flexible shift hours, including weekends
    • Ability to quickly learn and operate complex dispatch systems, including Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under supervision with a high level of attention to detail
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Accurate and rapid data entry skills and demonstrate typing proficiency of at least 30 words per minute
    • Ability to perform trailer lot checks outdoors in inclement weather and varying conditions

    Other Criteria:

    • Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself - Required
    • Last day to apply is 2/26/2026

    Employee Type:

    Permanent

    UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

    Other Criteria:

    UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/nationalorigin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Basic Qualifications:

    Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKANSAS CITY, KS
    IndustryTransport and Storage - Materials
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1907
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    About Company

    Working for UPS

    Where are you headed? If you’re ready to get what you want out of your job — out of your life — the smart route is at UPS. As a growing, dynamic Fortune 50 organization, we have the kind of opportunities that will help you go as far as your ambition will take you. So if you’re looking to start on a rewarding future, we’ll get you moving in the right direction.


    Here at UPS, we have many positions available, from Hourly Part-Time Package Handlers and Seasonal positions, to Drivers, Mechanics, and full time Professional opportunities. We have professional roles available in Marketing, Information Technology, Sales, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Customer Solutions, and Global Business Services.


    Every day, we choreograph the infinite movements of goods, funds, and information in more than 200 countries and territories.


    From our early roots as a Seattle, Washington bike-messenger company to our present day, multi-billion-dollar global corporation, our team has held a singular focus – empowering commerce around the world. We have become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services.


    From global giants to local mom and pop businesses, we improve distribution networks and manage supply chains to help our customers to do what they do best. That’s how we make the world work better. And that’s how we build better careers and reward people like you for doing what they love to do most. Join us!



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    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Home Inspectionsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Material Auditunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Typingunmatched
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