Router

US1354 Buckhead Meat & Seafood Mid-Atlantic; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. in the United States (Landover, MD) is seeking a transportation router to field driver and customer service calls, route orders for next-day deliveries, and support the transportation department with timely information and coordination.

You will work with RoadNet, maintain routing data, set up new accounts, print pick tickets, and perform dispatch tasks while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a transportation/warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of delivery areas; strong communication; multi-tasking; detail-oriented; proficient with computer terminals and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administer routing system by manually routing orders using RoadNet.
• Perform maintenance on the routing system.
• Set up new accounts for the routing system.
• Prints and sorts pick tickets for distribution to shippers.
• Performs dispatching functions.
• Reconciles driver manifest.

Skills

Delivery areas

Communication

Multi-task

Detail-oriented

Computer terminal use

Education

High School or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

A router is responsible for fielding incoming calls from drivers and customer service. Gathers and records delivery time information and delivery status on selected accounts. Routes orders for next day deliveries, along with assisting with other functions required of the transportation department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer the routing system by manually routing orders using RoadNet.
• Performing maintenance on the routing system.
• Set up new accounts for the routing system.
• Prints and sorts pick tickets for distribution to shippers.
• Preforms dispatching functions.
• Reconciles driver manifest.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School or GED.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a transportation/warehouse environment.

Professional Skills

• Knowledge of delivery areas.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail-oriented
• Must be able to use a computer terminal effectively, as well as other office equipment.

Physical Demand

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Must be able to perform data entry functions continuously.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

Most important decisions made fully independently:

• Routing of orders and trucks.

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):

• All work regularly reviewed by the supervisor and manager.