Router

Description

We are looking for Routers in Austin, TX!

Overview

Mr. Greens has proudly grown into one of the largest privately-owned produce distributors in Texas. With deliveries 365-days a year, 7-days a week, and multiple runs per day, Mr. Greens has set the gold standard for service. Mr. Greens serves a large variety of clients, including restaurants, hotels, country clubs, caterers, grocery stores, and retail outlets.

Responsibilities

• Create efficient delivery routes, incorporating travel and service times, DOT restrictions, and traffic patterns.
• Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per company standards and agreements.
• Works with manager to coordinate best routes, while understanding staffing levels and drivers’ capabilities.
• Maximize truck capacity for most efficient routes
• Follow up with Drivers to communicate any areas of improvement or concerns regarding routes
• Ensure timely deliveries to customers with time constraints
• Coordinate pick-up of returns while ensuring efficient routing and safe load transportation.
• Pull customer orders & transfers efficiently and accurately
• Assemble orders, transfers in the identified lag areas making sure they are properly packed and labeled
• Stack large orders on pallets and secure using stretch wrap
• Verify that product and product count is accurate
• Load must be stable & secure to prevent damage and to meet DOT requirements
• Daily checks on lift truck and battery if directed

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Experience with routing software and logistics preferred
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
• Ability to multi-task and perform well in a fast-paced
• Data entry experience
• Operate with ownership, be a self-starter, and have strong attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook

• Critical analytical skills
• Ability to adapt to change in accordance with the business needs of the company
• Available to work weekends
• Must bring proven ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information

Bilingual Preferred in English and Spanish

• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks</span