Seasonal Dispatcher

GEODIS Career•Buford, GA

13d

About The Position

The Seasonal Dispatcher logs booked orders and completed work, dispatches runs to ensure scheduled deliveries, and coordinates the movement of loaded and empty containers to and from rail. The role maintains accurate equipment inventories and provides customers with timely information about activity and equipment. It also supports billing, assists the Terminal Manager with operational management, and coordinates vehicles and drivers. Dispatchers track shipments and vehicle activity, communicate with drivers by two-way radio, and work with customers to locate or expedite shipments that are missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged. The position is seasonal. Duties listed are considered essential functions and may be performed with reasonable accommodation.

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 understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form using common-sense reasoning.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

Log all booked orders 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, 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 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 times, destinations, cargo, and expected return times.
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.
Optional healthcare, dental, and vision coverage at affordable costs 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 opportunities.
One-time grants through the GEODIS Compassion Fund for teammates experiencing unexpected catastrophes.
Opportunities to volunteer in the community or donate to the GEODIS Foundation or GEODIS Compassion Fund.
Employee Resource Groups and inclusive culture initiatives.