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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.
We are looking for a Senior Router who is ready to support our transportation operation by developing safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery routes while helping ensure customer service expectations are met.
The primary function of this position is to schedule and sequence delivery routes in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner using computerized routing programs.
Responsibilities include:
Utilize routing software to match customer orders with appropriate delivery routes, loads, and trucks.
Balance trailer loads based on product size, weight, and pallet configuration.
Build cost-effective routes while maintaining customer delivery requirements and service expectations.
Work closely with Transportation, Warehouse, and Sales teams to determine delivery feasibility.
Prepare and maintain daily reports, including route change requests, sequence change requests, and new customer requests.
Maintain routing system parameters within RoadNet, Mainframe, and other applicable transportation systems.
Review routing plans for operational efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement.
Resolve routing and transportation issues of a non-routine nature with a higher level of independence.
Support and provide guidance to less experienced routing or transportation associates when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Internal: Transportation Supervisor, Transportation Manager, Sales associates, Warehouse associates, Delivery Drivers, Dispatchers, and department clerks
External: Customers
Work is primarily performed in an office environment with frequent interaction with Transportation and Warehouse operations.
The position may occasionally require work in warehouse environments, including cooler and freezer areas with varying temperatures.
Education / Training
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in routing, transportation, logistics, distribution, or a related environment required.
Strong computer skills, including data entry, general report generation, spreadsheet design, data manipulation, and system downloads.
Experience with routing and transportation systems such as RoadNet preferred.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to independently resolve a variety of non-routine transportation and routing issues.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Transportation, Warehouse, and Sales.
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 (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***
Skills Required
- Minimum of four (4) years experience in routing, transportation, logistics, distribution, or a related environment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience with routing and transportation systems such as RoadNet
- Strong computer skills including data entry, report generation, spreadsheet design, data manipulation, and system downloads
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to independently resolve non-routine transportation and routing issues
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work scheduled hours including required overtime
- Ability to work in warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas
US Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about US Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by US Foods.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options and day-one eligibility in many roles is highlighted as a relative strong point. Union agreements and company materials reinforce that health coverage is a core part of the total rewards package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives such as overtime, case/stop pay, and uncapped commissions often boost earnings in delivery, warehouse, and sales roles. Earnings can rise notably when hours are heavy or targets are met.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is standard, and recent union contracts add pension coverage in some locations. Together these programs support longer-term financial security.
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What We Do
US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 associates and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more. ------------ Rules of Engagement Statement: We are proud to support community engagement on the US Foods LinkedIn page, and we're excited to see your comments, photos and videos. Please note that the views expressed by the community do not necessarily reflect those of US Foods. Before posting, please take a moment to read our rules for community content. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these rules. 1. Don't break the law. Content that appears to break the law or that advocates for breaking the law also is not permitted. 2. Be polite and courteous to everyone, even those you disagree with. This also means you may not post anything that is threatening, harassing, abusive, bullying, discriminatory, profane, sexually explicit, obscene, violent, gruesome, or similarly objectionable. 3. Stay on topic for this community and dialogue. Off-topic content may include but is not limited to irrelevant or out of context material, spam, promotional content, and links to third-party sites. 4. Follow LinkedIn's Terms and Conditions. 5. All posts must be by a real person and from a real profile. Content from fake or anonymous profiles is not permitted. 6. Our employees must also follow all of our applicable policies and guidelines, including but not limited to our Code of Conduct and Electronic Social Networking Policy
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