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US Foods lists this Router opportunity in fife, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sr. RouterJoin Our Community of Food People!The primary function of this position 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 promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus. We are looking for Sr. Routers who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded. We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work. Service recognition and employee rewards. Excellent Leadership. As a US FOODS® Router, you will be responsible for scheduling and sequencing routes in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner using computerized programs (RoadNet and Mainframe). These routes will be built cost-effective and will match maintaining customer needs. This is a night shift position; from 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sunday through Thursday. Great Routers are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Router strives for integrity and reliability while building trust by working directly with Sales and Warehouse Departments to determine delivery practicality.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 environmentKnowledge/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.Your efforts as a Produce Inspector meet the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.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 and $28. 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.
Worksite address
fife, WA, 98424, US
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