Route Settlement Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America•Franklin, MA

About The Position

Garelick Farms, a Dairy Farmers of America company, is hiring a Route Settlement Specialist. Under general supervision, this role prepares and reconciles delivery tickets, load sheets, and invoices; investigates discrepancies; checks information uploaded from technology devices; and assists with computer system input and reports. The position works Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The employer advertises benefits, competitive pay, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Office or related experience, including experience using computers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact positively and work effectively with others.
Ability to follow directions and organize one's own work activities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in route settlement, accounting, or inventory management.

Responsibilities

Prepare, post, and reconcile delivery tickets, load sheets, and invoices.
Investigate overages and shortages on load sheets and delivery tickets.
Audit and review driver paperwork concerning returns to stock, product dumps, and overages or shortages.
Investigate route variances that affect product shrink, including return-to-cooler variances from daily route settlements.
Verify tickets and load sheets against the control sheet.
Check information uploaded from handheld and other technology devices and correct problems.
Monitor the completeness of route settlement packages.
Assist the distribution department with driver training on route settlement and end-of-day procedures.
Confirm with the manager that good returns are properly received by the cooler.
Complete route settlement variance analysis daily, weekly, and monthly.
Coordinate with Distribution, Cooler, and Route Settlement departments regarding missing paperwork, product returns, and product dumps.
Identify and resolve errors before completing customer invoicing.
Analyze route discrepancies and communicate with Distribution Supervisors as necessary.
Cross-train and provide coverage for facility employees who are on vacation, sick, or otherwise absent.
Perform other duties as assigned.