Router

US Foods; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Spokane is seeking a route scheduler to plan and sequence deliveries using RoadNet and mainframe systems. You will balance trailer loads, optimize routes for cost and service, and work closely with Sales and Warehouse teams to ensure delivery feasibility.

Daily reporting and system maintenance are essential parts of the role. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in a related environment, and strong English communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 4-6 months of related experience acceptable; 2+ years preferred.
• Must read, write and communicate in English related to job and safety.
• Strong computer skills including data entry, report generation and spreadsheet work.
• Ability to perform basic math and resolve non-routine issues independently.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and sequence routes using designated software.
• Balance loads per trailer by size/weight of product and pallets.
• Build cost-effective routes while meeting customer needs.
• Coordinate delivery feasibility with Sales and Warehouse teams.
• Prepare daily reports on route changes and requests.
• Maintain routing software parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe).

Skills

Data entry

Report generation

Spreadsheet design

Data manipulation

Mainframe downloads

Basic math

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

RoadNet

Mainframe

Job description

## RouterApplylocations: Spokane WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R280827ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!BASIC PURPOSE: The primary function of this position is to schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs.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 compensationBenefits 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**\*\*\*EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\*\*\***