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BECOME A US FOODS® Sr. Router!
Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?
We are looking for a Senior Router who relishs the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.
We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
SCHEDULE - Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Main Ingredients of the Job
As a US FOODS® Senior Router 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 changerequests, new customer request, etc.
Maintains routing software system parameters (DesCartes)
Communicate Internaly with Transportation Supervisor and/or Transportation Manager; Sales and Warehouse Dept. associates; Delivery Drivers, Dispatchers, and department clerks.
Communicate Externaly with Customers.
What you bring to the table
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.
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.
Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier Benefits Pricing
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
$19 - $29***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Top Skills
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.
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