Seasonal Dispatcher

GEODIS•Sugar Hill, GA

15d

About The Position

GEODIS is hiring a Seasonal Dispatcher to support its logistics and transportation operations. The dispatcher records orders and completed work, dispatches runs to meet scheduled delivery times, and coordinates the movement of loaded and empty containers to and from rail facilities. The role maintains equipment inventories and provides customers with timely, accurate information about activity and equipment availability. The dispatcher also supports billing and the Terminal Manager, manages vehicle assignments and driver resources, tracks trips and shipments, communicates with drivers by two-way radio, and helps resolve shipment delays or other issues. The position is seasonal. Duties may include other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

At least 6 months of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

Log all booked orders and work performed on the dispatch sheet.
Dispatch runs promptly to ensure deliveries occur as scheduled.
Move loaded and empty containers to and from rail facilities to meet export cut-off times and help prevent storage charges for inbound loads and empties.
Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment.
Provide customers with accurate and timely information about activity and equipment inventories.
Assist with billing by preparing cover sheets and matching them with work orders or delivery orders.
Assist the Terminal Manager in managing the operation.
Compile a list of available vehicles.
Assign vehicles based on factors such as trip length and purpose, freight requirements, and user preference.
Issue keys, record sheets, credentials, and equipment to drivers.
Record departure time, destination, cargo, and expected return time.
Investigate overdue vehicles.
Direct driver activities by two-way radio.
Track in-transit shipments.
Communicate with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise.
Maintain records of mileage, fuel use, repairs, and other expenses.
Establish service or delivery routes.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

Fair pay; some jobs include bonus opportunities.
Access to earnings on demand, with payday available as early as desired.
No-cost telemedicine access from day one.
Healthcare, dental, and vision benefit options at affordable costs after a short waiting period.
Paid holidays and time off.
Short-term disability and new-parent leave.
A safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
Career advancement support; the posting states that about 10% of warehouse workers are promoted each year.
One-time grants through the GEODIS Compassion Fund for teammates experiencing unexpected catastrophes.
Volunteer and donation opportunities through the GEODIS Foundation and GEODIS Compassion Fund.
Supportive coworkers and an inclusive culture, including Employee Resource Groups and cultural activities.