Dispatcher

3M•Springfield, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Dispatcher, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Support order processing activities, including allocation and de allocation of orders and navigation of specification databases. Enter and maintain accurate data in required operational systems, including Corporate Receipt, PMCS, OPRA, COMS, USS, ELC, and other business systems. Operate and maintain labeling systems, including producing labels and special markings for internal and external customers. Dispatch materials to and from off site storage locations. Prepare and submit shipping and production reports, including dry ice shipping documentation. Coordinate with Packaging Engineering, Transportation, and Regulatory teams to resolve specification and shipping related issues. Provide cross functional support and backup coverage within the dispatcher work group and Order Services team as needed. Follow all 3M and department policies, procedures, and work practices. Follow all safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and work instructions. Participate in plant initiatives and continuous improvement teams (Six Sigma, Green, ERT, HLT, 3M Club, etc.). Perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Requirements

Possess a High School Diploma / GED or higher (completed prior to start).
One (1) year of experience working in manufacturing, logistics, shipping, order processing, or a related operational role in a private, public, government of military environment.
One (1) year of experience using computer-based systems for data entry, order management, inventory tracking, or similar business operations.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Experience allocating materials to customer orders
Familiarity with BOL, LTL, and FTL shipping and dispatch processes
Strong attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Prior experience allocating material to customer orders

Responsibilities

Support order processing activities, including allocation and de allocation of orders and navigation of specification databases.
Enter and maintain accurate data in required operational systems, including Corporate Receipt, PMCS, OPRA, COMS, USS, ELC, and other business systems.
Operate and maintain labeling systems, including producing labels and special markings for internal and external customers.
Dispatch materials to and from off site storage locations.
Prepare and submit shipping and production reports, including dry ice shipping documentation.
Coordinate with Packaging Engineering, Transportation, and Regulatory teams to resolve specification and shipping related issues.
Provide cross functional support and backup coverage within the dispatcher work group and Order Services team as needed.
Follow all 3M and department policies, procedures, and work practices.
Follow all safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
Participate in plant initiatives and continuous improvement teams (Six Sigma, Green, ERT, HLT, 3M Club, etc.).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.