Transportation Route Planner

US Foods; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

US Foods in Memphis is seeking a Route Scheduler to plan and sequence routes using computerized programs, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries. The role runs Monday through Friday, 12:00pm–8:30pm, with pay starting at $25.25 per hour depending on experience.

The base pay range is $19–$30 per hour. You will balance loads, build cost‑effective routes, and coordinate with Sales and Warehouse teams to determine delivery feasibility. Reports and routing software maintenance are also core duties.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate in English related to job and safety regulations.
• Data entry, report generation, spreadsheet design and data manipulation skills.
• Basic math skills and ability to resolve non-routine issues with some independence.

Responsibilities

• Route trucks by matching customer orders to loads using specified software.
• Balance loads per trailer by size and weight of product and pallets.
• Build cost effective routes while meeting customer needs.
• Collaborate with Sales and Warehouse to assess delivery feasibility.
• Prepare daily reports such as route changes, sequence changes, and new customer requests.
• Maintain routing software parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe).

Skills

English literacy

Data entry

Report generation

Spreadsheet design

Data manipulation

Mainframe downloads

Basic math

Independence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

RoadNet

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.

Schedule

Monday through Friday 12:00pm until 8:30pm.

Pay

$25.25 depending on experience.

The expected base rate for this role is between $19 - $30.

Benefits (Day One)

• medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave

Main Ingredients of the Job

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)

What you bring to the table

• 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.

Benefits

• Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.

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 - $30.

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

US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866‑960‑5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

Join Our Community of Food People!

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

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