Weight & Research Coordinator

Saia Inc.; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Edwardsville, KS seeks a Weight & Research Coordinator to oversee terminal weighing and accurate weight representation for shipments.

You'll collaborate with operations, maintenance and IT to resolve equipment issues, support invoicing, shipper classifications, and NMFC guidance. A bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in weight/research or transportation, plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and willingness to travel, are required.

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 dockworker performance for weighing and dimensioning procedures.
• Collaborates with regional teams on weight/research process compliance.
• Coordinates with maintenance/IT on forklift scale and dimensioning issues.
• Facilitates invoicing via freight inspection and dimensioner data analysis.
• Documents weight/research changes to support dispute resolution.
• Aids sales with NMFC information for customers.

Skills

Weight research experience

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.

Make Your Move

At 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.