Weight & Research Coordinator

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Grand Prairie, TX, USA
In-Office
Junior
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Manage terminal weight and research program to ensure accurate shipment classification and weights. Oversee dockworker compliance with weighing and dimensioning equipment, coordinate with operations, maintenance, and IT on equipment issues, analyze dimensioner data to support invoicing and dispute resolution, document changes, and assist sales with NMFC information.
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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. 

  

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in transportation, business, or 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
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The Company
HQ: Johns Creek, GA
3,979 Employees
Year Founded: 1924

What We Do

Saia isn’t logistics as usual. We’re a different kind of company. We’re people-focused and safety-driven – with a history of stability that comes from over a century in the industry. When you join us, you get a team that has your back, leadership that’s always ready to listen and a culture built on doing things the right way – for our people, customers, and community. So if you’re ready to learn, grow and build a successful future, let’s go further, together

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