Full-Time

Transportation Router

Posted on 4/12/2025

US Foods

US Foods

10,001+ employees

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

Compensation Overview

$23 - $29/hr

Junior, Mid

Livermore, CA, USA

Category
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED preferred
  • A minimum of 2 years in related environment
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
  • Must have computer skills – data entry, general report generation, spreadsheet design, data manipulation, mainframe downloads
  • Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
  • Possess ability to resolve a variety of issues of fairly non-routine nature with some independence
  • Ability to work scheduled hours and any required overtime
Responsibilities
  • Utilizing specified software, route trucks by matching customer orders to appropriate loads assigned to trucks
  • Utilizing specified software, balance loads per trailer by size and 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, i.e. route changes request, sequence change requests, new customer request, etc.
  • Maintains routing software system parameters (RoadNet and Mainframe)

US Foods is a major food distributor in the United States, supplying a variety of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce, meats, and culinary equipment, catering to a diverse clientele such as independent and chain restaurants, hospitals, and government institutions. US Foods operates by purchasing food in bulk from manufacturers and farmers, then selling it to clients at a markup, while also providing value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting to help clients improve their operations. With a strong logistics network that averages 900,000 deliveries monthly, US Foods ensures timely and efficient service. The company also emphasizes social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Rosemont, Illinois

Founded

1853

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.
  • US Foods can capitalize on the rise of ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants.
  • AI integration in supply chain management can optimize logistics and reduce costs.

What critics are saying

  • Labor shortages may impact US Foods' logistics network efficiency.
  • Direct-to-consumer food delivery services could reduce demand for traditional distribution.
  • Closure of West Sacramento facility may lead to service disruptions and reputational damage.

What makes US Foods unique

  • 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.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Food Processing
Mar 13th, 2025
Freshway Foods Acquired by Investment Firm from US Foods

Freshway Foods acquired by investment firm from US Foods.

KGET
Mar 10th, 2025
US Foods Teams Up with Valley Strong Credit Union and Rancho Grande Restaurant to Support Kern County Students

US Foods teams up with Valley Strong Credit Union and Rancho Grande Restaurant to support Kern County students.

KGET
Feb 13th, 2025
US Foods, Bakersfield Christian High School, and Wood Stone Pizzeria Partner to Fuel Local Students

US Foods has teamed up with Wood Stone Pizzeria and Bakersfield Christian High School (BCHS) to enhance the student experience with a tasty meal it Feeding the Community.

Sacramento Bee
Feb 13th, 2025
US Foods to shut down West Sacramento facility, lay off 118 workers

US Foods to shut down West Sacramento facility, lay off 118 workers.

KCRA
Feb 8th, 2025
U.S. Foods says 118 workers to lose jobs with West Sacramento warehouse closure

U.S. Foods, Inc. announced this week that it is closing its West Sacramento warehouse, which will result in the elimination of 118 jobs.

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