Weights & Research Inspector - Afternoon Shift
About The Position
The Weights & Research Inspector reviews inspection reports, conducts shipment inspections on the dock, and verifies the accuracy of bills of lading and billing descriptions. The role gathers shipment information—including dimensions, pictures, and commodity characteristics—and researches commodity information using the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) to identify applicable descriptions, classes, and provisions. The inspector issues document corrections, uploads documents and pictures to the image system for review, and maintains reports used to measure correction activity and revenue recovery. The position requires frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of objects weighing more than 75 pounds. It also involves standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods, as well as reaching, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, and kneeling.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of work or military experience.
- Ability to explain and document classification corrections for all involved parties.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to effectively navigate the internet using specific keywords for research.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
- Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of NMFC provisions, including rules and packaging.
- Weights and inspections experience.
- Less-than-Truckload (LTL) industry knowledge and experience.
Responsibilities
- Review inspection reports to identify potential issues.
- Conduct inspections of shipments on the dock using handheld devices.
- Review bills of lading and billing descriptions to verify accuracy.
- Gather shipment information, including dimensions, pictures, and commodity characteristics.
- Research commodity information using the NMFC to identify applicable descriptions and classes.
- Issue document corrections based on applicable NMFC provisions.
- Upload documents and pictures into the image system for review.
- Maintain reports used to measure correction activity and revenue recovery.
Benefits
- Full health insurance benefits available on day one.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Earn up to 13 days of PTO over the first year.
- 9 paid company holidays.
- 401(k) option with company match.
- Education assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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