Router

About the role

The primary function of this position is to schedule and sequence routes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner using computerized programs. This role is scheduled Monday-Friday 12PM-9PM, 40 hours per week.

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.
• Maintain routing software system parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe).

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years in a related environment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance

Pay

The starting pay is $28/hr. The expected base rate for this role is between $19 to $29. This role will also receive overtime compensation.