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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.

JOIN OUR US FOODS® TEAM!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

We help you make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.     

  

We are looking for Routers who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.   

  

US FOODS® has a lot to offer:     

US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded    

We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work    

Service recognition and employee rewards   

Excellent Leadership    

   

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com)    

   

Main Ingredients of the Job!   

As a US FOODS® Router, you will be responsible for scheduling and sequencing routes in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner using computerized programs (RoadNet and Descartes). These routes will be built cost-effective and will match maintaining customer needs.  

  

SCHEDULE: This is a night shift position

Mon-Fri Start time: 12 am(Sunday) May include weekends based on business needs

    

Great Routers are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Router strives for integrity and reliability while building trust by working directly with Sales and Warehouse Departments to determine delivery practicality.  

  

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 Descartes)

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 4 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.

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

$19 - $29

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***