Transportation Router

US Foods, Inc.Montgomery, AlabamaOn-siteFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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BASIC PURPOSE:

The primary function of this position is to schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs.

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Salary: $25/hour or more based on experience - Paid Weekly

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:

- ## High School Diploma/GED preferred

Related Experience:

- ## A minimum of 2 years in related environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- ## 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.

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Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.
The expected base rate for this role is between $25.00 and $25.00 per hour.

Benefits:
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
To review available benefits, please visit:
https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between
$17 - $26

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