About this role
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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.
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)
RELATIONSHIPS
• Internal: Transportation Supervisor and/or Transportation Manager; Sales and Warehouse Dept. associates; Delivery Drivers, Dispatchers, and department clerks. • External: Customers.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Education/Training: High School Diploma/GED preferred. • Related Experience: A minimum of 4 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.
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 $19.94 to $33.23/hr: This role will also receive overtime compensation.
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 click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html. 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 $19 - $30 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***