Freight Quality Inspector

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. seeks a Freight Quality Inspector to ensure accurate shipment classification, proper documentation, and tariff compliance while identifying revenue opportunities.

The role emphasizes robust inspection processes to protect margins and uphold safety standards across the Milwaukee network. In this position, you will inspect inbound and outbound shipments, collaborate with dock operations, and drive corrective actions with terminal teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of experience in freight operations, inspections, or a related logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of freight classification, weight/density principles, and inspection processes preferred.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including email, spreadsheets, and database systems.
• Experience with AS/400 or industry-specific systems preferred.
• Advanced mathematical capabilities, including statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Ability to create reports, document procedures, and clearly communicate findings.
• Experience handling sensitive business and customer data with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operations, management, and customer-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute shipment inspection and revenue capture.
• Elevate operational quality and consistency.
• Maintain equipment and facility standards.
• Enable cross-functional alignment.
• Train and strengthen inspection capability.

Skills

Freight operations

Inspections

Data interpretation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AS/400

Job description

The Weights & Inspections function sits at the intersection of revenue integrity, operational precision, and customer trust. This role exists to ensure that every shipment moving through the network is accurately classified, properly documented, and compliant with tariff and safety standards—while also identifying missed revenue opportunities. As freight complexity increases and customer expectations rise, the business depends on disciplined inspection processes to protect margins, maintain service quality, and uphold operational standards. The Freight Quality Inspector plays a direct role in strengthening accuracy across the network, reducing rework, and providing actionable feedback to operations, sales, and terminal leadership. Success in this role means driving measurable improvements in shipment accuracy, minimizing revenue leakage, and elevating the consistency of freight handling across the facility.# **What you’ll do**## ## **1. Execute shipment inspection and revenue capture*** Inspect inbound and outbound shipments to identify reweigh, reclass, and revenue recovery opportunities* Accurately enter shipment changes based on physical inspections and dimensioning systems* Ensure proper freight classification, density calculations, and tariff application* Maintain strict adherence to inspection standards to protect revenue integrity## ## **2. Elevate operational quality and consistency*** Conduct quality inspections on loaded freight to ensure secure, compliant, and damage-free movement* Partner with dock operations to improve load quality and reduce service failures* Identify recurring issues and drive corrective actions with terminal teams* Participate in daily pre-shift and service center meetings to reinforce expectations## ## **3. Maintain equipment and facility standards*** Inspect weights & inspections equipment, dock tools, and overall facility conditions* Escalate maintenance or safety concerns proactively to minimize downtime and risk* Ensure all inspection tools are calibrated, functional, and used correctly* Support a safe, organized, and performance-driven work environment## ## **4. Enable cross-functional alignment*** Collaborate with terminal leadership and sales teams to provide feedback on customer accounts and freight patterns* Communicate inspection findings clearly to influence operational and commercial decisions* Build strong working relationships across operations, safety, and revenue management teams## ## **5. Train and strengthen inspection capability*** Train dock personnel on proper reweigh procedures and inspection standards* Reinforce best practices to improve consistency and reduce errors across shifts* Act as a subject matter resource for inspection processes and compliance requirements* Support a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement# **What you bring*** High School diploma or GED required* 2–3 years of experience in freight operations, inspections, or a related logistics environment* Strong understanding of freight classification, weight/density principles, and inspection processes preferred* Proficiency with personal computers, including email, spreadsheets, and database systems* Experience with AS/400 or industry-specific systems preferred* Advanced mathematical capabilities, including statistical analysis and data interpretation* Ability to create reports, document procedures, and clearly communicate findings* Experience handling sensitive business and customer data with a high degree of confidentiality* Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operations, management, and customer-facing teams# **How you operate*** You think in systems, not isolated tasks, and understand how inspection accuracy drives business performance* You take ownership of outcomes, not just activity, and hold a high bar for precision* You identify issues early and act decisively to correct them* You communicate clearly, confidently, and with purpose across all levels of the organization* You balance speed with accuracy, ensuring work is both efficient and reliable* You bring discipline and consistency to every inspection and interaction* You operate with integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information# **Compensation & Setup*** **Pay:** $25.00 per hour* **Location:** Onsite | Milwaukee, WI* ### **Work Shift:** Second Shift* **Benefits:** Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off# **Physical Demands and Work Environment**The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.## ## **Physical Demands*** Moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.* While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and talk and hear others in conversations via the phone or in person. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb or balance and lift objects up to 50 lbs.## ## **Work Environment*** The noise level is moderate to high based on general conversation tones, ringing phones and laser printer operation.* Splits work time between well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation and dock setting.* Occasional work near moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.* Works mostly night/overnight shifts\\* The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive. The position and any of the requirements listed above are subject to change at any time according to the changing needs of the company.\\* Roadrunner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.