Weight & Research Lead - Logistics Operations

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

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