Dispatcher - Control Tower

                                                                                                              Control Tower Dispatcher 

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities

Your role on the team: (job description)

•  Logs all orders booked and all work performed onto dispatch sheet
•  Dispatches all runs in a timely manner to ensure deliveries are made as scheduled
•  Provides customers with accurate and timely information regarding activity
•  Assists Terminal Manager in all phases of managing the operation
•  Assigns vehicles according to factors such as length and purpose of trip, freight requirements,
  and preference of user
• Records time of departure, destination, cargo, and expected time of return
•  Investigates overdue vehicles
•  Directs activities of drivers via call or texts per our customers' requirements
• Monitors and ensures facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity of the distribution center
•  Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged
  merchandise
•  Leads through example in maintaining the safety and 5S physical properties of the multi-site operations
• Works with customer on requested projects and inquiries.  Effectively communicates results to customer and campus and regional leadership.  
• Participates in monthly business reviews and provides Inventory Control results and any actions being taken to improve  
   

  Other Duties: 

• As required and assigned

What you need: (requirements) 

• Minimum 6 months related experience and/or training 
   
•  Prior Dispatching experience in a fast-moving environment preferred 
    
•  Critical Understanding/Emphasis on time-sensitive deliveries dealing with medications, specimens 

Essential Skills: 

•  Ability to solve problems in a quick manner, as time is of the essence  
•  Geographical understanding and comprehension a plus 
   
•  Certifications in HIPPA Training & Blood Borne Pathogen Training a plus 
   
•  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance 
  instructions, and procedure manual 
   
•  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence 
   
•  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or 
  diagram form 
   
•  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common 
  fractions, and decimals 

Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, 
  or feel. 

•  The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.  

• The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally 
  lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

•  The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and temperate 
  climate conditions. 

What you gain from joining our team: (benefits) 

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app. 

• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment! 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment 

• 401k match 

• Paid maternity and paternity leave 

• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs 

• Employee discounts 

• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app 

• Free financial wellness programs 

• Daycare discount program 

• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community 

• + more!  

Join our Team! 

• Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview. 

OR 

• Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1