Transportation Router

As an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, Driscoll Foods and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender (except where gender is a bonafide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, Driscoll Foods will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because he or she is mentally or physically disabled, a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, provided he or she is qualified and meets the requirements established by Driscoll Foods for the job.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is an Operations position responsible for planning and coordinating the routing schedule for each delivery truck and performing other related duties as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans the delivery of route to be taken by each driver in the delivery of goods and products to Driscoll Foods customers. Determines needed stops and most precise use of available trucks to most efficiently meet delivery demands.
• Incorporates customer delivery demands in terms of unloading and delivery time into the routing schedule in an effort to most effectively and efficiently utilize the Driscoll Foods fleet and to reduce the cost of delivery related expenses.
• Determines the most appropriate cubic utilization of truck space in terms of route assigned, stops to be made, customer delivery demands, and unloading efficiency.
• Routes the cubic plan to the loading supervisor in an effort to enhance the effectiveness of the loading and delivery activities.
• Prepares loading and driver sheets showing the route assigned and ensures that each driver is provided an accurate and understandable listing of stops for any particular day; updates this information by completing a weekly and master loading and driver sheet listing for use in planning and evaluation activities.
• Prepares specific request notes identifying particular loading and delivery activities as desired by customers or warranted by the delivery schedule in an effort to enhance the effectiveness of the delivery activity.
• Identifies and assigns backhaul orders to the appropriate delivery driver in an effort to ensure that the backhaul is assigned to the driver who will be delivering to that particular area.
• Updates previous day’s routes by reviewing that days routing sheets and noting any discrepancies or problems and adjusting the sheet for this information in an effort to enhance the efficiency of the routing and delivery activity.
• Reviews truck mileage information into the delivery tracking system for each truck that delivers out of state in an effort to provide accurate information for planning and evaluation activities. Education and / or Experience:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in transportation routing
• Food service industry experience preferred

Professional Skills:

• To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Some knowledge of proper loading techniques; products lines and their dimensions that are sold by Driscoll Foods; cubic measurement and space utilization techniques; forms, terminology, and information related to the delivery and loading function; computer operation procedures; necessary inter-department communications related to certain delivery and routing activities; delivery areas assigned.
• Ability to plan and organize your own work activities; analyze and disseminate numerical data; manage work time efficiently; follow procedures and policies; perform basic mathematical calculations; identify and solve problems; maintain a file system to include alphabetical, numerical, and chronological filing activities.
• Basic working knowledge of Roadnet computer program.
• Strong computer skills and have a working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Transportation Routing: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• West Coxsackie, NY 12192 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000