Transportation Router

Shamrock Foods Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Foods Company is seeking a transportation dispatcher to optimize daily delivery operations across our network. You will schedule, route and dispatch delivery associates, using Roadnet and dispatch software to keep routes and equipment aligned with customer needs and DOT requirements.

In this role you will also build weekly driver schedules, maintain driver and vehicle records, and coordinate with drivers, the warehouse team and sales staff to ensure on-time deliveries and high service

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 3 months of related experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic desktop PC use.
• Knowledge of DOT hours of service and CDL driver regulations is a plus.
• Flexible and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch delivery associates in the Transportation Department.
• Route daily routes in Roadnet and update customer maintenance in sales tools.
• Maintain routes, equipment and drivers in dispatch software.
• Assign equipment based on trip length and route requirements.
• Coordinate with drivers, dispatcher and warehouse management to ensure on-time dispatches.
• Track DOT hours, records, and driver time off; monitor safety procedures.
• Build weekly driver schedules and handle changes via proper channels.
• Provide written and oral feedback to associates and management.
• Maintain strong relationships with sales force and customers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Roadnet

Dispatch software

Vehicle maintenance records system

Job description

Primary responsibilities include assuring the proper scheduling and dispatch of delivery associates within the Transportation Department

• Route daily routes in Roadnet
• Keep all customer maintenance updated in the Sales Tools and Roadnet
• Maintain routes, equipment and drivers in Dispatch Software
• Maintain special instructions and key assignments
• Assign equipment according to factors such as length of trip, cube, and route equipment
• Handle all special request or changes specified through proper channels
• Build maintain and monitor weekly driver schedules including time off and seasonal route coverage
• Provide detailed new customer routing including delivery days order cutoff and delivery times
• Post and awards open bids
• Sets up routes bags and customer keys
• Coordinates with drivers, dispatcher and warehouse management team to ensure on time dispatches
• Provides effective feedback to associates and management using detailed written and oral communications.
• Maintains a good relationship with sales force and customers.
• Assures compliance with all safety procedures, company policies and DOT laws
• Tracks and records vehicle maintenance records in dispatch software
• Tracks and reports daily equipment assignments
• Tracks, reports, and schedule coverage drivers with scheduled and unscheduled time off
• Tracks DOT hours of service and communicates issues
• Create DOT discipline based on policy
• Regular and reliable attendance

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School diploma or GED; and 3 months of related experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and basic use of a desktop PC Licenses or Certifications required or preferred
• Basic knowledge of DOT laws governing hours of service for CDL drivers Leadership experience
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays

Corporate Summary:

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission:

At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”

Why work for us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.