Router

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BASIC PURPOSE

• The primary function of this position is to schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs.
• Schedule: 1:00 pm start time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizing specified software, route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads assigned to trucks.
• Utilizing specified software, balance loads per trailer by size and weight of product and pallets to be loaded.
• Build cost effective routes while maintaining customer needs.
• Work closely with Sales and Warehouse Departments to determine delivery feasibility.
• Prepare various reports on a daily basis, i.e. route changes request, sequence change requests, new customer request, etc.
• Maintains routing software system parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe)

SUPERVISION

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Transportation Supervisor and/or Transportation Manager; Sales and Warehouse Dept. associates; Delivery Drivers, Dispatchers, and department clerks.
• External: Customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training: High School Diploma/GED preferred;

Related Experience: A minimum of 2 years in related environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations. Must have computer skills – data entry, general report generation, spreadsheet design, data manipulation, mainframe downloads. Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide). Possess ability to resolve a variety of issues of fairly non-routine nature with some independence. Ability to work scheduled hours and any required overtime.

This role may also receive overtime compensation

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html .

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$19 - $30

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