Join 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 promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.

We are looking for a Router who is ready to grow their career while supporting our transportation operations.

Why US FOODS?Benefits begin Day One

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Strong safety culture

Career growth opportunities

Excellent local leadership

ScheduleSunday through Thursday

12:00 PM 8:00 PM

Schedule and hours may vary based on business needs.

Overtime may be required.

Main Ingredients of the JobAs a Router, you will support transportation operations by creating safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery routes while helping ensure on-time customer deliveries.

Responsibilities include

Utilize routing software to assign customer orders to delivery routes and appropriate trucks.

Balance trailer loads by weight, size, and pallet configuration to maximize efficiency.

• Build cost-effective routes while maintaining customer service requirements.
• Collaborate with Transportation, Warehouse, and Sales teams to ensure delivery feasibility.
• Prepare and maintain daily routing reports, route change requests, sequence change requests, and new customer requests.
• Maintain routing system parameters within routing software, including RoadNet and other transportation systems.
• Monitor routing efficiency and recommend improvements when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Work EnvironmentPrimarily office-based.

Frequent interaction with warehouse and transportation operations.

Occasional exposure to warehouse environments, including cooler and freezer areas.

EducationHigh School Diploma or GED preferred.

Related ExperienceMinimum of six months of routing, transportation, logistics, or related administrative experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong computer skills including data entry, spreadsheets, report generation, and transportation software.

Basic math skills.

Strong analytical and organizational abilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to resolve routine transportation issues independently.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime as business needs require.

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 $28.00 and $33.00 per hour.

This role will also receive overtime compensation, as applicable.

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

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 $15 - $24.

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