Dispatcher

GEODIS•Edison, NJ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum 6 months related experience and/or training
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Responsibilities

Logs all orders booked and all work performed onto dispatch sheet
Dispatches all runs in a timely manner to ensure deliveries are made as scheduled
Moves loaded and empty containers to and from the rail in order to meet pre-scheduled cut-off times for export loads and to prevent storage charges for inbound loads and empties
Maintains an accurate inventory of equipment
Provides customers with accurate and timely information regarding activity and equipment inventories
Assists in billing by writing up cover sheets and matching with work orders or delivery orders
Assists Terminal Manager in all phases of managing the operation
Compiles list of available vehicles
Assigns vehicles according to factors such as length and purpose of trip, freight requirements, and preference of user
Issues keys, record sheets, credentials, and equipment to drivers
Records time of departure, destination, cargo, and expected time of return
Investigates overdue vehicles
Directs activities of drivers by two-way radio
Tracks in-transit shipments
Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise
Maintains record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made, and other expenses
Establishes service or delivery routes
Other duties as required and assigned

Benefits

Fair pay
Bonus opportunities
Part-time, full-time, seasonal, days, nights, weekends, and gig work options
Access to earnings on demand
Access to telemedicine from day 1 at no cost
Healthcare, dental, and vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period
Paid holidays
Time off
Short-term disability
New parent leave
Safe, clean, and healthy work environment
Opportunities to provide feedback
Support for career advancement and promotions
GEODIS Compassion Fund for grants to teammates experiencing unexpected catastrophes
Opportunities to volunteer in the community or donate to the GEODIS Foundation or GEODIS Compassion Fund
Supportive and fun work environment
Valued diversity and inclusive culture
Employee Resource Groups
Opportunities for seasonal work or career launch