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Diakon Logistics

Runs furniture and appliance delivery programs

Dispatcher

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$16 - $18/hr+ Bonus potential
Entry
Bachelor's
Grove City, OH, USA
In PersonFull-time, in-office; no remote or hybrid options.
Operations & LogisticsLogistics & Transportation

About the job

Requirements
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong data entry skills with high accuracy.
  • Ability to work in an in-office setting.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor routes and maintain regular communication with delivery teams to ensure high-level customer service.
  • Provide responsive customer support by taking calls and developing solutions to address potential issues.
  • Record detailed notes and information in the delivery system accurately and thoroughly.
  • Communicate solutions and updates to other departments and office staff as needed.
  • Maintain meticulous records and ensure data entry accuracy.
Desired Qualifications
  • College education is preferred.
  • Prior experience in dispatch, logistics, or customer service.
  • Bilingual ability, with Spanish preferred.

About the company

Diakon Logistics arranges home delivery for furniture and appliance retailers, coordinating bulky purchases from warehouses to customers' homes through independent motor carriers. Its white glove service covers careful handling, installation and assembly of products that need more than a doorstep drop-off. Retailers contract with Diakon to run delivery programs and warehouses, while local managers handle scheduling and communication with carriers. The company also manages inventory, product repairs and returns, so damaged or unwanted goods move back through the supply chain. Diakon Logistics was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Manassas, Virginia

Founded

1991

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Diakon's footprint is widening: May 2026 reporting documents a Virginia warehouse expansion and flex delivery across 15 states.
  • Diakon teaches operations leadership: its December 2025 trainee role pairs management shadowing with training for future supervisory jobs.
  • Diakon diversifies beyond retail households: its On Demand crews handle builder projects, commercial sites and seasonal overflow.

What critics are saying

  • Flexible storage weakens Diakon's revenue visibility: customers scale space down without long commitments.
  • Diakon's Richmond warehouse runs six days weekly: its October 2026 posting specifies a 2 a.m. shift.
  • Diakon's trainee pathway requires mobility: its December 2025 posting requests relocation flexibility at $43,680 annually.

What makes Diakon Logistics unique

  • Diakon checks carrier compliance before every route: Compliance Pro verifies each delivery professional against retailer standards.
  • Diakon measures delivery quality directly: its contactless app sends instant customer surveys on over 90% of deliveries.
  • Diakon retains retailers' routing software while its proprietary Trak-R system handles carrier recruiting, settlements and claims.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays