About the Role
US Foods is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and contribute to continuous growth and development within the foodservice industry. This role is crucial for maintaining efficient operations and supporting our company's success.
Responsibilities
- Schedule logistics loads, including backhaul pickups, with third-party carriers and coordinate assignments with company drivers.
- Utilize Manhattan Associates scheduling software to manage daily transportation schedules and maintain accurate scheduling spreadsheets.
- Route trucks by matching customer orders with appropriate loads and assigned trucks.
- Assign drivers to routes and make adjustments as needed while adhering to applicable CBA requirements.
- Work closely with the Sales and Warehouse Departments to determine delivery feasibility and resolve scheduling or routing challenges.
- Prepare and maintain various daily transportation and operational reports.
- Provide occasional PTO coverage for Sunday routing responsibilities.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be proficient on the computer, self-motivated and able to excel in time sensitive situations.
- Comfortable working in a demanding, fast paced and intense environment at times.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
- Ability to work scheduled hours and any required overtime.
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Data entry
- General report generation
- Spreadsheet design
- Data manipulation
- Mainframe downloads
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to adapt to changing operational needs
Location
- US Foods
Work Type
- Monday-Friday
- 1pm - 9:30pm
Experience Level
- A minimum of 4 years in related environment
Education Level
- High School Diploma/GED preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $19 - $29
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision, start day 1!
- Review available benefits: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html
About the Company
- US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status
