Router

US Foods

Last Updated: 8/22/2026 5:26:16 AM

Live Market Data for this Exact Role

These metrics reveal the true, unfiltered history of this specific position. We track the exact number of days the requisition has been active and monitor real salary range fluctuations over time, helping you verify compensation trends before applying.

Current Days Open
10
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$17.38 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$28.83 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
43
First Seen
8/19/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$17.38 (Hourly)
8/22/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$28.83 (Hourly)
8/22/2026

Full Job Description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER! We help you make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday from 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm Rate of Pay: $23 per hour We are looking for Transportation Route Planners who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. US FOODS® has a lot to offer: US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work Service recognition and employee rewards Excellent Leadership BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com) Main Ingredients of the Job! As a US FOODS® Transportation Route Planner, you will be responsible for scheduling and sequencing routes in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner using computerized programs (RoadNet and Mainframe). These routes will be built cost-effective and will match maintaining customer needs. 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) Great Transportation Router Planners are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Router strives for integrity and reliability while building trust by working directly with Sales and Warehouse Departments to determine delivery practicality. What you bring to the table Education/Training: High School Diploma/ required Related Experience/Requirements: A minimum of 4 years in related environment Will train in US Foods Systems Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 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. Your efforts as a Transportation Planner (Router) the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $17.38 per hour and $28.83 per hour Stay updated by following US FOODS® on any of our social media platforms at the bottom of the page! ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información. Microsoft Edge Google Chrome Safari iPhone Androide US Foods is one of Americas great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more. US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here. US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Know Your Rights Pay Transparency policy statement is available here US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

Similarity vs. Compensation Matrix

How to read this chart:

This interactive scatter plot benchmarks the compensation for this position against the broader market. The vertical Golden Line represents the midpoint salary for the current requisition, while the Blue Dots map competing open roles based on their semantic match and pay scale.

Click any dot to investigate a competitor. For the best leverage, target roles in the top-right quadrant—these are highly relevant positions offering above-average compensation.

Lower Match, Higher Pay Higher Match, Higher Pay
Lower Match, Lower Pay Higher Match, Lower Pay

Similar Open Roles & Salary Benchmarks

Don't limit your search to a single application. Below is a curated list of active openings across the market. To ensure high-quality leads, we enforce a strict 70% similarity threshold—meaning these aren't just superficial keyword matches, but genuinely viable career alternatives. Use these competing benchmarks to confidently negotiate your salary expectations or apply directly to higher-paying offers.