<p>ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE</p> <p>Join Our Community of Food People!</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the administration of daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers within the organization. Must ensure a safe and secure working environment and operate in a profitable manner.</p> <p>This position will start working in Bensenville and relocate to our new Aurora Facility within the next 60 days. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience with routing drivers, in complex the Chicagoland area, and working cross-functionally with sales and warehouse teams.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Supervision and support of the router</p> <p>Ensure routes are scheduled and sequenced in a timely, accurate and efficient manner</p> <p>Analyze existing routes and drive improved efficiencies</p> <p>Work closely with sales and warehouse departments to determine delivery feasibility</p> <p>Lead the weekly Ops/Sales Routing meeting</p> <p>Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of various reports on a daily basis and/or weekly, i.e. route change requests, sequence change requests, new customer requests, Etc.</p> <p>Maintains routing software system parameters (Roadnet and Mainframe)</p> <p>Strategically drive changes to processes in order to reduce costs while improving customer satisfaction</p> <p>SUPERVISION:</p> <p>Router</p> <p>RELATIONSHIPS</p> <p>Internal: VPO, Transportation Dept and Warehouse</p> <p>External: Customers</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required</p> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates. Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XATA, and tools used to perform the job. Must be able to perform all job functions safely. Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position. Must know/have ability to learn MSDS information regarding all material used within the scope of the work. Understand and interpret DOT and other state and federal regulations.</p> <p>Related Experience:</p> <p>Strong Proficiency With Microsoft Office Suite (I.E. Excel, Powerpoint, Word, And Access)</p> <p>Proficient in Routing Software required</p> <p>Strong Aptitude For Assessing Large Datasets And Deriving Key Performance-Related Insights. Strong Knowledge of Analyzing Routes required</p> <p>Effective Communication Teaming Skills; Capable Of Developing Alignment Across Logistics Functions And Other Departments</p> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:</p> <ol> <li> <p>SIT Occasionally to Frequently on Driver Assessment days</p> </li><li> <p>STAND Occasionally</p> </li><li> <p>WALK Occasionally</p> </li><li> <p>DRIVE Occasionally</p> </li></ol> <p>JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:</p> <ol> <li> <p>1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally</p> </li><li> <p>10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally</p> </li><li> <p>25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely</p> </li><li> <p>50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds</p> </li><li> <p>Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never</p> </li></ol> <p>JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:</p> <ol> <li> <p>1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally</p> </li><li> <p>10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally</p> </li><li> <p>25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely</p> </li><li> <p>50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds</p> </li><li> <p>Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never</p> </li></ol> <p>JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:</p> <ol> <li>Push/pull Occasionally </li></ol> <p>Item: Hand Truck, Dolly, Product, mouse</p> <ol start="2"> <li>Climb/balance Occasionally </li></ol> <p>Item: In/Out Trucks</p> <ol start="3"> <li> <p>Stoop/squat Occasionally</p> </li><li> <p>Kneel/bend Occasionally</p> </li><li> <p>Bend Occasionally</p> </li><li> <p>Reach above shoulder Occasionally</p> </li><li> <p>Grasp objects Frequently</p> </li></ol> <p>Type: pens, paper, mouse, boxes, hand truck handle/control, dolly handle, steering wheel</p> <ol start="8"> <li> <p>Manipulate objects Paper files, spread sheets, boxes of product, Hand truck/dolly gear shift</p> </li><li> <p>Twisting Occasionally</p> </li></ol> <p>Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between</p> <p>$50,000 - $80,000</p> <ul> <li>EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status* </li></ul>