Router at US Foods

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

US Foods Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED preferred
  • Minimum of 4 years in related environment
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations
  • Computer skills including data entry, general report generation, spreadsheet design, data manipulation, and mainframe downloads
  • Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
  • Ability to resolve a variety of fairly non-routine issues with some independence
  • Ability to work scheduled hours and any required overtime

Responsibilities

  • Utilize specified software to route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads assigned to trucks
  • Utilize specified software to balance loads per trailer by size, 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 (e.g., route change requests, sequence change requests, new customer requests)
  • Maintain routing software system parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe)

Skills

RoadNet
Mainframe
route optimization
data entry
spreadsheet design
data manipulation

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters
1853Year Founded
$340.5KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.
$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.
Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.
The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.
US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.
Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.
Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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