Transportation Router

Primary responsibilities include assuring the proper scheduling and dispatch of delivery associates within the Transportation Department Essential Duties Route daily routes in RoadnetKeep all customer maintenance updated in the Sales Tools and RoadnetMaintain routes, equipment and drivers in Dispatch SoftwareMaintain special instructions and key assignmentsAssign equipment according to factors such as length of trip, cube, and route equipmentHandle all special request or changes specified through proper channelsBuild maintain and monitor weekly driver schedules including time off and seasonal route coverageProvide detailed new customer routing including delivery days order cutoff and delivery timesPost and awards open bidsSets up routes bags and customer keysCoordinates with drivers, dispatcher and warehouse management team to ensure on time dispatchesProvides effective feedback to associates and management using detailed written and oral communications.Maintains a good relationship with sales force and customers.Assures compliance with all safety procedures, company policies and DOT lawsTracks and records vehicle maintenance records in dispatch softwareTracks and reports daily equipment assignmentsTracks, reports, and schedule coverage drivers with scheduled and unscheduled time offTracks DOT hours of service and communicates issuesCreate DOT discipline based on policyRegular and reliable attendance Qualifications Must have a High School diploma or GED; and 3 months of related experienceMust be proficient in Microsoft Office and basic use of a desktop PC Licenses or Certifications required or preferredBasic knowledge of DOT laws governing hours of service for CDL drivers Leadership experienceMust be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays Corporate Summary At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922. Our Mission At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.” Why work for us? Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs. Equal Opportunity Employer At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.