Entry Level Lead Dispatcher Jobs
New grad lead dispatcher jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on logistics background can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like ABM Industries, Jobot, and Kroger hiring at this level now.
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Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
- Ability to work independently as well as be a team player
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
- Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to all contacts
- Strong attention to detail is required
- Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations
- Skill and diplomacy dealing with people
- PC skills with a minimum working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Customer service experience
- Previous distribution or production experience
- Previous administration support experience
- Adapt to any technological programs and requirements pertaining to the job
- Understand the processing and execution of orders, setting up equipment and assigning routes to drivers
- Ensure we minimize the time it takes to dispatch to driver gate time.
- Eliminate inefficiencies in the dispatch process.
- Trace, track, and locate orders and delivery routes
- Initiate schedules and correspondences with drivers, operations, and customers
- Multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Communicate with all levels of the business, always displaying trust and competency
- Ensure confidentiality of personal data
- Ensure completeness of check in and note any irregularities in returned orders
- Route incoming problem calls to proper resource
- Willingness to learn and advance as the job may expand
- Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
- Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
- Ability to work independently as well as be a team player
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
- Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to all contacts
- Strong attention to detail is required
- Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations
- Skill and diplomacy dealing with people
- PC skills with a minimum working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Customer service experience
- Previous distribution or production experience
- Previous administration support experience
- Adapt to any technological programs and requirements pertaining to the job
- Understand the processing and execution of orders, setting up equipment and assigning routes to drivers
- Ensure we minimize the time it takes to dispatch to driver gate time.
- Eliminate inefficiencies in the dispatch process.
- Trace, track, and locate orders and delivery routes
- Initiate schedules and correspondences with drivers, operations, and customers
- Multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Communicate with all levels of the business, always displaying trust and competency
- Ensure confidentiality of personal data
- Ensure completeness of check in and note any irregularities in returned orders
- Route incoming problem calls to proper resource
- Willingness to learn and advance as the job may expand
- Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
- Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
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Entry Level Lead Dispatcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level lead dispatcher job?
Focus on any hands-on experience coordinating people, vehicles, or schedules, even from internships, part-time work, or volunteer roles. Employers at this level look for strong communication skills, comfort with dispatch software, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Highlighting a logistics, transportation, or customer service background gives you a clear edge over candidates with no operational exposure.
Which companies hire entry level lead dispatchers?
Companies hiring entry level lead dispatchers right now include ABM Industries, Jobot, and Kroger, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of freight carriers, field service companies, and regional logistics providers that prefer to train new dispatchers in their own systems and workflows.
Are there remote entry level lead dispatcher jobs?
Yes, though most entry level lead dispatcher roles require on-site presence for training and real-time coordination. About 10% of entry level lead dispatcher openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so checking each listing's location details before applying is worth the extra step.
Are these new grad lead dispatcher jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little to no professional experience. A new grad lead dispatcher posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience and counts internships, dispatch training programs, or a relevant associate degree as qualifying. Look for language like "will train" or "entry level welcome" as signs a posting fits a recent graduate.
Which industries hire the most entry level lead dispatchers?
Entry Level lead dispatcher roles concentrate in Education, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run high-volume, time-sensitive operations that require dedicated coordination support, making them natural starting points for candidates building dispatcher experience.