Seasonal Dispatcher

GEODIS•Town of Islip, NY

15d

About The Position

GEODIS is hiring a seasonal Dispatcher to support terminal operations and the movement of goods. The role logs orders and work performed, dispatches runs to meet delivery schedules, coordinates container movements to and from rail, and maintains accurate equipment inventories. The Dispatcher provides customers with timely information, assists with billing, and supports the Terminal Manager in managing the operation. The role also coordinates vehicles and drivers: compiling available vehicle lists, assigning vehicles, issuing keys and equipment, recording trip details, investigating overdue vehicles, directing drivers by two-way radio, tracking shipments, and establishing service or delivery routes. The Dispatcher works with customers to locate or expedite missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise and keeps records of mileage, fuel, repairs, and other expenses. 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 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 onto 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 lists of available vehicles.
Assign vehicles according to 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 used, repairs made, 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 early.
No-cost telemedicine from day one.
Affordable healthcare, dental, and vision 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 advancement support.
One-time grants through the GEODIS Compassion Fund for teammates affected by unexpected catastrophes.
Opportunities to volunteer in the community or donate to the GEODIS Foundation or GEODIS Compassion Fund.