Truck Router

@ US Foods, Inc.
US Foods, Inc.usfoods,inc..com

Truck Router

Buffalo, NY
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

US Foods is a leading food distributor with a focus on internal promotion, training, and continuous improvement. The Truck Router role involves coordinating transportation schedules, routes, and driver assignments to ensure efficient deliveries and operational success.

Requirements

  • Proficient on computer
  • Experience in logistics or routing
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to coordinate schedules
  • Work in fast-paced settings

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 4 years related experience
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to resolve non-routine issues

Full job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

The ideal candidate is highly organized, computer proficient, and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. This position requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to changing operational needs.

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

1pm - 9:30pm

The pay for this position starts at $25.00/hr

Medical, Dental and Vision, start day 1!

To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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.

You must be proficient on the computer, self motivated and able to excel in time sensitive situations. The ideal person for this job will be comfortable working in a demanding, fast paced and intense environment at times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Schedule logistics loads, including backhaul pickups, with third-party carriers and coordinate assignments with company drivers.

  • Utilize Manhattan Associates scheduling software to manage daily transportation schedules and maintain accurate scheduling spreadsheets.

  • Route trucks by matching customer orders with appropriate loads and assigned trucks.

  • Assign drivers to routes and make adjustments as needed while adhering to applicable CBA requirements.

  • Work closely with the Sales and Warehouse Departments to determine delivery feasibility and resolve scheduling or routing challenges.

  • Prepare and maintain various daily transportation and operational reports.

  • Provide occasional PTO coverage for Sunday routing responsibilities.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned


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 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.

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***

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