Router

US Foods • Bridgeport, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs. This role is responsible for building cost-effective routes while maintaining customer needs and working closely with Sales and Warehouse Departments to determine delivery feasibility. The position also involves preparing various reports on a daily basis and maintaining routing software system parameters.

Requirements

• 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.
• A minimum of 2 years in related environment.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs.
• Utilize specified software to route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads assigned to trucks.
• Utilize specified software to 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.
• Maintain routing software system parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED