Transportation Route Planner

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BASIC PURPOSE:

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

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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

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