Job Description
The Weighing and Research Analyst inspects shipments, ensures the freight bill descriptions and applied NMF items are correct, and ensures that the correct published tariff rate/charge is applied on the customer freight bill. This position manages the W&R reweigh program, including the training of forklift operators and the maintaining of equipment to ensure a high rate of shipments reweighed.
The Weighing and Research Analyst inspects shipments, ensures the freight bill descriptions and applied NMF items are correct, and ensures that the correct published tariff rate/charge is applied on the customer freight bill. This position manages the W&R reweigh program, including the training of forklift operators and the maintaining of equipment to ensure a high rate of shipments reweighed.
Responsibilities
- Check and maintain all W&R equipment.
- Promote the W&R reweigh program at the local distribution center and assigned end of line service centers, and take action to ensure reweigh frequencies are at or above goals set by W&R Management.
- Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
- Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
- Inspect shipments and provide complete and accurate documentation for proper corrections to freight bills.
- Train and educate service center personnel concerning proper reweigh procedures.
- Communicate with Sales department and customers concerning the correct commodity descriptions for Bills of Lading.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred
- Previous experience in Service Center operations, preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
- Understanding of ABF tariff rules and applications, preferred
- Understanding of ABF Pricing policies and procedures, preferred
- Understanding of the NMFC Classification and their rules and application, preferred
- Understanding of the Service Center operations, required
- Understanding of scale and dock tablet operations and use, required
- Solid research and analysis skills, required
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Coaching Others
- Conflict Management
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Management
- Teamwork
Other Details
- Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.
- This is a hourly position paid weekly.
- Variable compensation is included.
About Us
ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence."
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