Dispatcher* at 3M in Springfield, MO

Job Description:

Dispatcher*

LOCATION:

Springfield, Missouri

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

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.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• 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.

***Applicants meeting the basic qualification above may be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• 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

Work location: Onsite – Springfield, MO

Travel: No Travel

Relocation Assistance: Not Authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

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Pay Transparency

The starting rate of pay for this position is $23.45, with the potential to reach $26.06. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

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Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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