Transportation Router

US Foods • Manassas, VA

95d • $16 - $28

About The Position

The primary function of a ROUTER is to schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs. US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Utilizing specified software, route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads assigned to trucks.
• Utilizing specified software, 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.
• Maintains routing software system parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Strong safety culture
• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED