Router - Sr

US Foods; Twinsburg, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a route scheduler to plan and sequence deliveries using RoadNet and mainframe systems. The role emphasizes timely, accurate routing, load balancing per trailer, and collaboration with Sales and Warehouse teams to ensure feasible deliveries.

The candidate will generate daily reports, maintain software parameters, and support drivers and dispatchers. A high school diploma and 4 years in a related setting are preferred, with strong English and computer skills required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 4 years in related environment.
• Must read, write and communicate in English for job and safety regulations.
• Must have computer skills – data entry, report generation, spreadsheet design, data manipulation, mainframe downloads.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to resolve issues of fairly non-routine nature with some independence.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and any overtime.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner using specified software.
• Balance loads per trailer by size and weight of product and pallets to be loaded.
• Build cost-effective routes while meeting customer needs.
• Coordinate with Sales and Warehouse Departments on delivery feasibility.
• Prepare daily routing reports (route changes, sequence changes, new customer requests).
• Maintain routing software system parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe).

Job description

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)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 environmentKnowledge/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. The expected base rate for this role is $19.94 to $33.23/hr: This role will 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**\\*\\*\\*EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\\*\\*\\***