Seasonal Dispatcher

GEODIS Career•Islandia, NY

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About The Position

GEODIS is hiring a seasonal Dispatcher to support its logistics and terminal operations. The role logs orders and completed work, dispatches runs to meet scheduled delivery times, and coordinates the movement and inventory of loaded and empty containers. The Dispatcher provides customers with information about activity and equipment, supports billing, and assists the Terminal Manager with operating the terminal. The position also coordinates vehicles and drivers, tracks shipments, helps resolve delivery issues, and maintains vehicle and expense records. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Minimum 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 apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

Log all orders booked and work performed on the dispatch sheet.
Dispatch runs promptly to ensure deliveries are made as scheduled.
Move loaded and empty containers to and from the rail to meet export cut-off times and prevent storage charges for inbound loads and empties.
Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment.
Provide customers with accurate and timely information regarding 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 all phases of 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

Access to telemedicine from day one at no cost.
Healthcare, dental, and vision options at affordable costs after a short waiting period.
Paid holidays and time off.
Short-term disability.
New parent leave.
Some jobs offer bonus opportunities.
Access to earnings on demand, with payday available early.
Promotion and career-growth opportunities.
GEODIS Compassion Fund grants for teammates who experience unexpected catastrophes.
Opportunities to volunteer or donate to the GEODIS Foundation or GEODIS Compassion Fund.