Router - Int

BASIC PURPOSE

The primary function of this position is to schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 7:00pm

• 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 (Road Net and Mainframe).

• Internal:
  Transportation Supervisor and/or Transportation Manager;
  Sales and Warehouse Dept. associates;
  Delivery Drivers, Dispatchers, and department clerks.
• External:
  Customers.

• Education/Training:
  High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Related
  
  Experience:
  
  A minimum of 2 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.

This role will also receive overtime compensation.

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.

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 $17 - $26.

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