Router

## Router Apply locations:
Oklahoma City OKtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R280950

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!

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PURPOSE:

The primary function of this position is to schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs.# Join Our Community of Food People!

We help
** YOU make it!
** 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## Schedule
* ** Sunday 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 Job As 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 Road Net and other transportation systems.
* Monitor routing efficiency and recommend improvements when appropriate.
* Perform other duties as assigned by management.## Work Environment
* Primarily office-based.
* Frequent interaction with warehouse and transportation operations.
* Occasional exposure to warehouse environments, including cooler and freezer areas.## What You Bring to the Table### Education
* High School Diploma or GED preferred.### Related Experience
* Minimum of six months of routing, transportation, logistics, or related administrative experience required.### Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Strong 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: 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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