Dispatcher/Router

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Looking for a rewarding career in the logistics industry? We are looking for talented Routers ; experienced logistics personnel to join our team! Excellent wages and benefits! Apply now
Shift : 2:00pm - 10:30
Please check out the details of the position below!
JOB SUMMARY
Facilitate the efficient and timely delivery of customer orders through the use of Roadnet software packages and associated utilities in the generation of the best possible route solutions. In addition, a router is responsible for creating routes that adhere to hours of service and weight laws and regulations
RESPONSIBILITIES
Routing of all legitimate customer orders in the most efficient way possible for multiple shipping facilities while under constant time and accuracy constraints while adhering to established procedures, protocols, and customer commitments
Plans routes. This includes integrating new customers into existing routes, determining where new routes and shuttle yards are needed and planning for necessary route adjustments due to seasonality
Analyzes existing routes for opportunities to reduced, miles, delivery days and hours to improve cost control and consistency of deliveries.
Performs standard route maintenance to capture these changes
Schedules drivers on a daily and or weekly basis to remain within overtime guidelines and hours of service laws and regulations including adjustments for volume and holidays.
Also, maintain and provide accurate daily loading and door information for the warehouse department
Plans and prepares meetings and presentations for sales management and the executive staff to communicate proposed service areas and expense control opportunities
Ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and other applicable regulations.
Maintains Roadnet system
Prepares reports for sales and management.
Creates proposals for transportation management to improve efficiency, customer service, and safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
College degree preferred.
Professional Skills
Computer Skills: MS Office (Excel).
Analytical/Mathematical Skills.
Accuracy, reliability and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Can add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Able to prepare reports and business correspondence.
Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Professional Skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software and the ability to learn Sysco software and programs.
Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay
Experience:
Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location

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