W&R Coordinator

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia LTL Freight is seeking a Weight and Research Coordinator to oversee the weighing and research program at designated terminals. You will validate classification and weight representations for shipments.

This role collaborates with operations teams, coordinates with maintenance and IT on equipment, and supports invoicing and customer classifications. Travel and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation, business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of weight and research or transportation experience.
• Knowledge of the National Motor Freight Classification and related regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Summary

Oversees the weighing and research program for designated terminals. Validates proper classification and accurate weight representation for shipments.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• 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.

Preferred 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.

Benefits

At 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.

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.

With headquarters in Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates across the U.S. and employs thousands of people nationwide. Through our network of partners, we serve the balance of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii, plus Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. Through our three operating service groups-Saia LTL, LinkEx, and Saia Logistics Services-we provide complete transportation and logistics solutions. As a company, Saia is dedicated to providing every employee the opportunity and environment to continue to grow and contribute, individually and as part of a team.