Router

Mr. Greens Produce•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mr. Greens has proudly grown into one of the largest privately-owned produce distributors in South Florida. With deliveries 365-days a year, 7-days a week and multiple runs per day, Mr. Greens has set the gold standard for service. Mr. Greens serves a large variety of clients, including restaurants, hotels, country clubs, caterers, grocery stores and retail outlets. This role is for our ATX Location and is a Day-time Router position.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Experience with routing software and logistics preferred
Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
Ability to multi-task and perform well in a fast paced
Data entry experience
Operate with ownership, be a self-starter, and have a strong attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook
Critical analytical skills
Ability to adapt to change in accordance with the business needs of the company
Flexibility to shift schedule and work overtime as needed by the business unit
Must bring proven ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information
Bilingual Preferred in English and Spanish
Effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Able to work on weekends

Responsibilities

Create efficient delivery routes, incorporating travel and service times, DOT restrictions and traffic patterns.
Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per company standards and agreements.
Works with manager to coordinate best routes, while understanding staffing levels and drivers’ capabilities.
Maximize truck capacity for most efficient routes
Follow up with Drivers to communicate any areas of improvement or concerns regarding routes
Ensure timely deliveries to customers with time constraints
Coordinate pick up of returns while ensuring efficient routing and safe load transportation.
Pull customer orders & transfers efficiently and accurately
Assemble orders, transfers in identified lag area making sure they are properly packed and labeled
Stack large orders on pallets and secure using stretch wrap
Verify that product and product count is accurate
Load must be stable & secure to prevent damage and to meet DOT requirements
Daily checks on lift truck and battery if directed