Looking for a Router in Austin!!!

Overview:

Mr. Greens has proudly grown into one of the largest privately-owned produce distributors in Texas. With deliveries 365-days a year, 7-days a week and multiple runs per day, Mr. Greens has set the gold standard for service. Mr. Greens serves a large variety of clients, including restaurants, hotels, country clubs, caterers, grocery stores and retail outlets.

Summary:

Mr. Greens is looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Transportation Router. In this position, you will play a vital role in the service function of the company. The position is responsible for resolving escalated driver issues, working with clients and vendors to resolve concerns. Respond to any claims submitted by customers. Analyzing any errors committed and provide feedback for improving procedures in our transportation department.

Accountabilities:

Create efficient delivery routes, incorporating travel and service times, DOT restrictions and traffic patterns.
Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per company standards and agreements.
Works with manager to coordinate best routes, while understanding staffing levels and drivers capabilities.
Maximize truck capacity for most efficient routes
Follow up with Drivers to communicate any areas of improvement or concerns regarding routes
Ensure timely deliveries to customers with time constraints
Coordinate pick up of returns while ensuring efficient routing and safe load transportation.
Pull customer orders & transfers efficiently and accurately
Assemble orders, transfers in identified lag area making sure they are properly packed and labeled
Stack large orders on pallets and secure using stretch wrap
Verify that product and product count is accurate
Load must be stable & secure to prevent damage and to meet DOT requirements
Daily checks on lift truck and battery if directed

Requirements:

High school education or equivalent
Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
Ability to multi-task and perform well in a fast paced
Data entry experience
Operate with ownership, be a self-starter, and have a strong attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook
Critical analytical skills
Ability to adapt to change in accordance with the business needs of the company
Flexibility to shift schedule and work overtime as needed by the business unit
Must bring proven ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information
Bilingualin English and Spanish preferred
Effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Experience with routing systems (especially with Omnitracs) is preferred.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels.
Individual sits for long periods of time while operating a keyboard and communicating via telephone.
May involve standing/walking as needed primarily on a level surface throughout the day.
May include lifting things up to 15 pounds, on occasion.

Benefits

Medical Benefits
Vision
Dental
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Weekly
401K

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