Dispatcher Control Tower

Geodi; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wages paid via Rain app

Telemedical access via First Stop H e-

Health/dental/vision insurance after 1

Paid maternity and parental leave

Career development and mentorship

Employee perks: fitness discounts

Financial wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS in the United States is seeking a Dispatch Specialist to coordinate and track deliveries, log all activity, and ensure on-time performance across routes.

The role emphasizes handling time-sensitive shipments such as medications and specimens, robust problem solving, and clear communication with drivers and customers. This position is full-time on-site in Brentwood, TN.

Qualifications

• 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 and results.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Tracks in-transit shipments.
• Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise.

Skills

Dispatching

Time management

Geography knowledge

Time-sensitive deliveries

Safety procedures

Education

HIPAA Training

Blood Borne Pathogen Training

Job description

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:

• 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
• Tracks in-transit shipments
• Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise

What you need:

• 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 and results
• 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

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!

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