Transportation Router

Paragon; Marshall Township (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. seeks a routing professional to manage daily order routing and delivery timing. The role involves using RoadNet to route orders for next-day deliveries, maintaining routing data, and supporting the transportation team with dispatch and driver manifest reconciliation.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and at least three years in a transportation or warehouse setting, with strong communication and multitasking abilities and proficiency with office systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of delivery areas and routing constraints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for coordinating drivers and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail for accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Proficiency operating a computer terminal and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administer the routing system by manually routing orders using RoadNet.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the routing system as needed.
• Set up new accounts for the routing system.
• Print and sort pick tickets for distribution to shippers.
• Perform dispatching functions.
• Reconcile driver manifests.

Skills

Delivery areas knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Computer terminal proficiency

Education

High School or GED

Tools

RoadNet

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.