Router, Truck Dispatch, Transportation Scheduler, Logistics

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Precision Matters. Details Drive Success.

Are you the type of person who notices what others miss?

Do you enjoy solving logistical puzzles, working with data, and creating efficient plans that keep operations running smoothly? If accuracy, organization, and problem-solving are your strengths, we want to talk with you.

We are seeking a Router to join our Transportation team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring our customers receive outstanding service while maintaining safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery routes. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with technology, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where every decision impacts operations.

What You'll Do

As a Router, you will:

• Create and optimize daily delivery routes for drivers and customers
• Analyze route efficiency, delivery times, mileage, and service requirements
• Utilize routing software and transportation systems to build and maintain route plans
• Ensure routes comply with DOT regulations and company safety standards
• Maintain accurate customer delivery information, time windows, service requirements, and route data
• Generate route reports, manifests, maps, and driver instructions
• Review prior-day routing performance and make adjustments to improve efficiency
• Partner with Transportation, Warehouse, Customer Service, Sales, and Drivers to resolve routing and service challenges
• Support key performance metrics related to cost, service, productivity, and safety

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

You may be a great fit if you:

? Catch small errors before they become big problems

? Enjoy working with numbers, systems, and data

? Can manage multiple priorities without sacrificing accuracy

? Have strong organizational and planning skills

? Think proactively and anticipate potential obstacles

? Communicate clearly and professionally with both drivers and internal teams

? Take pride in creating efficient, logical solutions

The schedule is Sunday - Thursday, with rotating Fridays. Late morning/early afternoon start through finish for the day, usually 8 or 9 hours. This is an in-office position in Augusta, Maine.

Why You'll Love This Role

This isn't just a data-entry position. It's an opportunity to directly influence customer satisfaction, driver productivity, transportation costs, and operational success every day. Your ability to see patterns, solve problems, and manage details will make a measurable impact on the business.

We Want People Who...

• Double-check their work because accuracy matters.
• Notice inconsistencies and ask questions.
• Love process improvement.
• Enjoy building efficient solutions.
• Take ownership and accountability for results.

If you're energized by organization, logistics, and making complex operations run smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and put your attention to detail to work in a role where precision drives performance.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

1-3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, routing, or a related field

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

This is an in-office position in Augusta, Maine

Company description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement