Router, Truck Dispatch, Transportation Scheduler, Logistics

Performance Foodservice; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Augusta, ME is seeking a detail-oriented Router to join our Transportation team. This in-office role focuses on creating and optimizing daily routes to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries while meeting safety standards.

You will analyze data, use routing software, and collaborate with drivers and other departments to keep operations running smoothly and customers satisfied.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, routing, or related field.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize daily delivery routes for drivers and customers.
• Analyze route efficiency, delivery times, mileage, and service requirements.
• Utilize routing software and transportation systems to build and maintain route plans.
• Ensure routes comply with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate customer delivery information, time windows, service requirements, and route data.
• Generate route reports, manifests, maps, and driver instructions.
• Review prior-day routing performance and make adjustments to improve efficiency.
• Partner with Transportation, Warehouse, Customer Service, Sales, and Drivers to resolve routing and service challenges.
• Support key performance metrics related to cost, service, productivity, and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Logistics

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Routing software

Outlook

Word

Job description

Job Description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Precision Matters. Details Drive Success.

Are you the type of person who notices what others miss?

Do you enjoy solving logistical puzzles, working with data, and creating efficient plans that keep operations running smoothly? If accuracy, organization, and problem-solving are your strengths, we want to talk with you.

We are seeking a Router to join our Transportation team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring our customers receive outstanding service while maintaining safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery routes. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with technology, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where every decision impacts operations.

What You'll Do

As a Router, you will:

• Create and optimize daily delivery routes for drivers and customers
• Analyze route efficiency, delivery times, mileage, and service requirements
• Utilize routing software and transportation systems to build and maintain route plans
• Ensure routes comply with DOT regulations and company safety standards
• Maintain accurate customer delivery information, time windows, service requirements, and route data
• Generate route reports, manifests, maps, and driver instructions
• Review prior-day routing performance and make adjustments to improve efficiency
• Partner with Transportation, Warehouse, Customer Service, Sales, and Drivers to resolve routing and service challenges
• Support key performance metrics related to cost, service, productivity, and safety

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

You may be a great fit if you:

• Catch small errors before they become big problems.
• Enjoy working with numbers, systems, and data.
• Can manage multiple priorities without sacrificing accuracy.
• Have strong organizational and planning skills.
• Think proactively and anticipate potential obstacles.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with both drivers and internal teams.
• Take pride in creating efficient, logical solutions.

The schedule is Sunday - Thursday, with rotating Fridays. Late morning/early afternoon start through finish for the day, usually 8 or 9 hours. This is an in-office position in Augusta, Maine.

Why You'll Love This Role

This isn't just a data-entry position. It's an opportunity to directly influence customer satisfaction, driver productivity, transportation costs, and operational success every day. Your ability to see patterns, solve problems, and manage details will make a measurable impact on the business.

We Want People Who...

• Double-check their work because accuracy matters.
• Notice inconsistencies and ask questions.
• Love process improvement.
• Enjoy building efficient solutions.
• Take ownership and accountability for results.

If you're energized by organization, logistics, and making complex operations run smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, routing, or a related field
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• This is an in-office position in Augusta, Maine

Compensation

$20-$26/hr DOE