Traffic/Routing Associate
Goya Foods OF Texas, a leader in the food industry based in Brookshire, Texas is seeking a Routing Associate to provide technical in the routing of deliveries schedules and administrative support various members of the Traffic staff.
Job Summary:
Develops and maintains transportation and distribution procedures to maximize delivery efficiency. Selects appropriate delivery methods to minimize delivery costs and maximize customer satisfaction. Responsible for the organization, scheduling of Independent Drivers, and directing of the warehouse/traffic operation on a day-to-day work plan. Adjust and develop schedules as necessary in shipping area, responsible for order accuracy, productivity levels, and coordinate warehouse activities under the direction of the General Manager.
Makes effective decisions by analyzing trips and their assigned destinations for all independent drivers. Provide excellent customer service and leadership to the traffic department team. Manages and implements truck routes on the Road Net System. Review scheduled pick-up and delivery appointments daily. Confirm that each driver is fully informed of all customer and company expectations on every load at the point of dispatch. Coordinate drivers' scheduled home time, down time, current status, and predicted time available. Organize and inform drivers of their route schedule. Prepare the delivery route schedule and inform drivers of any change. Managed telephone calls from drivers, sales force, merchandiser leaders and customers. Resolves issues immediately. Maintain record of drivers’ routes, shipper information and Loads. Handle outside carriers with Warehouse requirements. Keep updated Transport KPIs
Preferred qualifications: Associates degree from College or Technical school; or one to three years of related experience and/or training. Knowledge of Lawson and "Road Net". Bilingual (Spanish/English).
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications, education, and other job-related reasons.
Good Faith Estimate of Salary Range: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person