Transportation Router

Sysco • Pittsburgh, PA

5d

About The Position

A Transportation Router fields incoming calls from drivers and customer service, gathers and records delivery time information and delivery status for selected accounts, and routes orders for next-day deliveries. The role also assists with other functions required by the transportation department.

The router administers and maintains the routing system using RoadNet, sets up new accounts in the system, prints and sorts pick tickets for distribution to shippers, performs dispatching functions, and reconciles driver manifests. The position independently makes decisions about routing orders and trucks; work is regularly reviewed by a supervisor and manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience in a transportation or warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of delivery areas.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to use a computer terminal effectively and operate other office equipment.
• Regularly able to talk and hear.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to perform data entry functions continuously.

Responsibilities

• Field incoming calls from drivers and customer service.
• Gather and record delivery time information and delivery status for selected accounts.
• Route orders for next-day deliveries.
• Assist with other functions required by the transportation department.
• Administer the routing system by manually routing orders using RoadNet.
• Perform maintenance on the routing system.
• Set up new accounts in the routing system.
• Print and sort pick tickets for distribution to shippers.
• Perform dispatching functions.
• Reconcile driver manifests.

What This Job Offers

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