Freight Classification Specialist Lead

Xpo Logistics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO first year (13 days)

Company holidays (9)

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO Logistics in Seattle is seeking an Inventory/Classification Specialist to review inspection reports, verify shipment details, and correct NMFC-based descriptions to ensure accurate classification and revenue integrity.

Qualified candidates will have 4 years of work or military experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to use the internet for research. The role requires flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts, with comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 years of work or military experience.
• Able to explain and document classification corrections for all involved parties.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Able to effectively navigate the internet using specific keywords for research.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Review inspection reports to identify potential issues.
• Conduct inspections of shipments on the dock utilizing handheld devices.
• Review BOL and billing descriptions to verify accuracy.
• Gather information related to the shipment, including dimensions, pictures, and commodity characteristics.
• Research commodity information using the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) for applicable description and class.
• Issue document corrections based on the applicable provisions from the NMFC.
• Upload documents/pictures into the image system for review.
• Maintain the reports necessary to measure corrections activity and revenue recovery.

Skills

Work experience

Documentation skills

Research skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years of work or military experience
• Able to explain and document classification corrections for all involved parties
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Able to effectively navigate the internet using specific keywords for research
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Pay & Benefits

Pay starts at $24.64 per hour.

• Full health insurance benefits available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance

Typical Day Responsibilities

• Review inspection reports to identify potential issues
• Conduct inspections of shipments on the dock utilizing handheld devices
• Review BOL and billing descriptions to verify accuracy
• Gather information related to the shipment, including dimensions, pictures, and commodity characteristics
• Research commodity information using the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) for applicable description and class
• Issue document corrections based on the applicable provisions from the NMFC
• Upload documents/pictures into the image system for review
• Maintain the reports necessary to measure corrections activity and revenue recovery

Physical Demands

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs.
• Stand, sit or walk for extended periods
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel

EEO & Other Legal Statements

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre‑employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.