W&R Coordinator

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Grove Center (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in Kansas seeks a detail‑oriented Weight & Research Supervisor to oversee the weighing program at designated terminals and ensure accurate classification and weight representations for shipments. You will supervise dockworker performance, ensuring compliant use of weighing and dimensioning equipment and dock procedures.

This role collaborates with regional teams, maintenance, and IT to resolve equipment issues, supports invoicing with data analysis, and provides NMFC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation, business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of weight and research or transportation experience.
• Working knowledge of the National Motor Freight Classification, packaging, and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversees weighing and research program for designated terminals. Validates proper classification and accurate weight representation for shipments.
• Oversees dockworker performance to ensure compliant use of weighing, dimensioning equipment, and dock procedures.
• Collaborates with regional and terminal operations teams to address personnel issues related to weight and research process compliance.
• Coordinates with maintenance and information technology teams to address forklift scale and dimensioning equipment issues.
• Facilitates accurate invoicing through freight inspection, dimensioner data analysis, product research, and shipper classifications.
• Documents weight and research changes for efficient dispute resolution and freight charge collections.
• Aids the sales team with necessary National Motor Freight Classification information for customers.

Skills

Weight & research experience

NMFC knowledge

Willingness to travel

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in transportation, business, or a related field

Job description

Ready To Go Further?Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.Position SummaryOversees the weighing and research program for designated terminals. Validates proper classification and accurate weight representation for shipments.Major Tasks and ResponsibilitiesOversees dockworker performance to ensure compliant use of weighing, dimensioning equipment, and dock procedures.Collaborates with regional and terminal operations teams to address personnel issues related to weight and research process compliance.Coordinates with maintenance and information technology teams to address forklift scale and dimensioning equipment issues.Facilitates accurate invoicing through freight inspection, dimensioner data analysis, product research, and shipper classifications.Documents weight and research changes for efficient dispute resolution and freight charge collections.Aids the sales team with necessary National Motor Freight Classification information for customers.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in transportation, business, or a related field.2+ years of weight and research or transportation experience.Working knowledge of the National Motor Freight Classification, packaging, and regulations.Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.BenefitsAt Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.Make Your MoveAt Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.