US Foods

Transportation Route Planner

Cincinnati, OhioFull-time
$30 hourly
About the Job
Join Our Community of Food People!

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

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? We help YOU make it!

Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

  • Weekly Pay!
  • Low-Cost Benefits on Day 1!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), etc.
  • Enhanced 401k – automatic 2% Company contribution + 100% match up to 6% = FREE $$$ (up to 8% Company contribution).
  • ​Strong Safety Culture, and much more!  Excellent Local Leadership.

Schedule:
Sunday - Thursday
12PM - 9PM 
**Shift schedule is subject to change to 11AM-8PM**

Main Ingredients of the Job:
  • Utilizing multi-stop route planning software, route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads assigned to trucks.
  • Utilizing routing software, balance case 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, Decartes, DRP - Distribution Route Planning Software).

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

What You Bring to the Table:
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.
  • Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
  • Must possess the ability to resolve a variety of issues of fairly non-routine nature with some independence.
  • Must have the ability to work scheduled hours (100% on site) 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 - $29 per hour.

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** 
About US Foods
US Foods® is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With nearly 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, we provide our customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.