Router - Perth Amboy New Jersey

Company: US Foods
Location: Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Posted On: 04/29/2024

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Hourly starting wage is: $25/hour
Schedule: Sun-Thurs + alternating FridaysNoon start Benefits
medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, strong local leadership, and much more! US Foods
is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus
. As a Router, the primary function 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)RELATIONSHIPSInternal: Transportation Supervisor and/or Transportation Manager; Sales and Warehouse Dept. associates; Delivery Drivers, Dispatchers, and department clerks.External: Customers.QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Training: High School Diploma/GED preferred;Related Experience: A minimum of 2 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.***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** More...

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