Freight Inspector

FedEx Freight; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,572 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a dock/operations associate to inspect shipment characteristics and ensure NMFC compliance, supporting revenue recovery. You will review dimensional data, run reports, and provide data research to the Pricing department regarding shipper profiles.

The role involves collaboration across service centers and participation in pre-shift meetings to stay updated on Freight Analysis processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year transportation experience in an operations environment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic math, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal, time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Experience using Transportation/Freight Management computer systems preferred.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast pace work environment.
• Ability to review basic data and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Review computer reports for shipment(s), identify and inspect specific commodities to ensure NMFC compliance.
• Provide inspection data research to the Pricing department regarding shipper’s profile.
• Support freight analysis process by reviewing dimensional scan data and making revenue determination correction(s).
• Communicate implementation of all Freight Analysis related processes at service centers.
• Participate in office, operations, sales, dock, and driver pre-shift meetings to learn of updates in the Freight Analysis process.
• Develop positive relationships and promote high morale with all employees.
• Assist regional and district leadership as needed.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Transportation/Freight Management systems

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $27.54 per hour

POSITION OVERVIEW

Inspect and investigate shipment characteristics to validate accurate application of all FedEx Freight rules and regulations, and the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) applications, for recovery of revenue. Review dimensional scan data, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review computer reports for shipment(s), identify and inspect specific commodities to ensure NMFC compliance
• Provide inspection data research to the Pricing department regarding shipper’s profile
• Support freight analysis process by reviewing dimensional scan data and making revenue determination correction(s), as needed
• Communicate implementation of all Freight Analysis related processes at service centers
• Participate in office, operations, sales, dock, and driver pre-shift meetings to learn of updates/developments in the Freight Analysis process
• Develop positive relationships and promote high morale with all employees
• Assist regional and district leadership as needed
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year transportation experience in an operations environment preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office Software including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic math, analytical and problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal, time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Experience using Transportation/Freight Management computer systems preferred
• Ability to make decisions in a fast pace work environment
• Able to follow instructions and complete required education
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Must be able to climb in and out of trailers from ground level
• Ability to review basic data and make decisions

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work different shifts and/or weekends
• Must be able to travel
• Exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust and noise in a dock environment

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [e-mail].

FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

PAY

Hourly: $27.54 - $32.80

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).