Dispatch Coordinator

Genesis Logistics Inc. (Supply Chain) • Stafford, VA

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About The Position

Genesis Logistics is hiring a Dispatch Coordinator to coordinate warehouse freight and trailer activity and support high service levels. The role delegates forklift operators, shuttle drivers, spotters, and over-the-road drivers; identifies product needs for shipments; and oversees product levels at sub-sites to eliminate shortages. The Dispatch Coordinator works closely with forklift operators, load planners, production technicians, and tractor-trailer drivers.

The position is scheduled Tuesday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 12 a.m., at $26.00 per hour. Genesis Logistics offers medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, training, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of relevant experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound freight and trailers in accordance with warehouse operations and capacity.
• Meet or exceed service and efficiency standards for shipping and receiving.
• Ensure shipping and receiving documents, including bills of lading, are accurate.
• Handle customers and customer representatives.
• Gather and maintain data and records related to shipping and receiving.
• Maintain accurate, legible records and logs.
• Assist in training new associates.
• Assist in maintaining facility security.
• Keep the facility dock door control board accurate.
• Conduct operations safely and report unsafe conditions that cannot be self-corrected to the warehouse supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area according to company housekeeping standards.
• Interact politely and in a service-oriented manner with customer representatives and fellow associates.
• Improve productivity by reducing loading rates relative to budgeted allowances through slides, TS/TSAPS shipments, cross docks, appropriate product levels, and other efficiency opportunities.
• Use and apply various systems.
• Support efficient operations by adjusting or recommending staffing levels based on workload in different work areas.
• Ensure loading is on time according to Load Ready Dates and Times.
• Track and minimize downtime.
• Issue moves.
• Delegate forklift operators, shuttle drivers, spotters, and over-the-road drivers.
• Identify shipment product needs and oversee product levels at sub-sites to prevent shortages.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED