Seasonal Dispatcher

GEODIS Career•Piscataway, NJ

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About The Position

GEODIS is hiring a seasonal Dispatcher to support terminal operations and the timely movement of shipments and equipment. The role logs orders and work performed, dispatches runs, coordinates container movements to and from rail, maintains equipment and vehicle records, and provides customers with accurate information about activity and inventory. The Dispatcher also supports billing and the Terminal Manager, assigns vehicles and issues equipment to drivers, tracks shipments, communicates with drivers by two-way radio, and helps resolve delivery or shipment issues. Other duties may be assigned as required.

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 written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
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 promptly 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 accurate equipment inventory.
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 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.
Work with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise.
Maintain records of mileage, fuel used, 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 earned wages on demand.
Telemedicine at no cost from day one.
Healthcare, dental, and vision plan options at affordable costs after a short waiting period.
Paid holidays and time off.
Short-term disability.
New parent leave.
Career growth and promotion opportunities.
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.
Safe, clean, and healthy work environment.