Freight Quality Inspector

Job Description Summary:

The Freight Quality Inspector inspects shipments for proper packaging, quality, classification and weight per the Roadrunner rules tariff, pricing agreements, and the NMFC.  This role also inspects load quality, equipment, and facility condition.

Critical Job Functions:

• Inspect shipments for additional revenue opportunities as part of the Weights & Inspections program.
• Enter changes to shipments based on physical inspection or dimensioner inspections.
• Inspect loaded shipments for quality control items.
• Inspect Weights & Inspections equipment, dock equipment and facility condition.
• Work with Operations team on shipment and load quality.
• Work with terminal management and sales by giving feedback on accounts.
• Train and educate terminal employees on proper reweigh procedures.
• Ensure the safety of our customer shipments, our equipment, and our facilities.
• Ensure accuracy of inspections for proper classification, weight, density, and rules tariff application.  
• Participate in service center staff meetings and daily Dock pre-shift meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Preferred knowledge of AS/400, industry-based software, and Microsoft Windows.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis with the ability to interpret historic statistical data to forecast future business levels.
• Involves a high degree of responsibility for working with, safeguarding and controlling highly restricted information, knowledge or important confidences and criterion related to research and development of customer data, future plans, policies, business prospects, finances, etc. the release of which could have a detrimental effect and impact on the company’s affairs or undermine its competitive position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:
  • Moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and talk and hear others in conversations via the phone or in person.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb or balance and lift objects up to 50 lbs.

• Work Environment:

• The noise level is moderate to high based on general conversation tones, ringing phones and laser printer operation.
• Splits work time between well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation and dock setting.

• Occasional work near moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • Works mostly night/overnight shifts

Compensation:

• The compensation for this role is $25.00 per hour.

Job Location:

• St Paul, MN

Benefits:

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace.  Join us today to grow your career!

We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!

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Summary:

Roadrunner’s Smart Long Haul is revolutionizing the industry with significant investments in technology, a culture of continuous improvement, and intelligent and efficient direct routing. A Top 100 Trucking company by Inbound Logistics and a Top Tier Service Carrier by Mastio, Roadrunner is an LTL industry leader on the rise.

As a long-haul, metro-to-metro LTL carrier, Roadrunner offers more direct routes than any other nationwide Less-than-Truckload carrier in the United States. With a nationwide presence, terminals across 40+ markets, and more than $400 million in revenue, the company’s Smart Long-Haul Network is the preferred choice for shippers looking to move freight quickly and reliably.

Roadrunner is growing and looking for a highly motivated Freight Quality Inspector to join our winning team. If you are results driven and looking for a rapidly growing company with high growth and earnings potential, apply today!

We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together.