Seasonal Dispatcher

GEODIS•Piscataway Township, NJ

15d

About The Position

GEODIS is seeking a Seasonal Dispatcher to support its logistics and terminal operations. The dispatcher logs orders and work performed, dispatches runs to meet delivery schedules, and coordinates the movement of loaded and empty containers to and from rail. The role maintains equipment inventories and provides customers with timely information about activities and equipment. It also supports billing, assists the Terminal Manager with operational management, and coordinates vehicles and drivers, including tracking shipments and resolving delivery issues. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 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 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 in a timely manner to ensure deliveries are made as scheduled.
Move loaded and empty containers to and from 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.
Confer 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.
Affordable healthcare, dental, and vision benefit options after a short waiting period.
Paid holidays and time off.
Short-term disability.
New parent leave.
A safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
Career growth and promotion support.
One-time grants through the GEODIS Compassion Fund for teammates affected by unexpected catastrophes.