Freight Classification Specialist Lead – Houston – USA

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Review inspection reports to identify potential inspection issues
• Conduct inspections of shipments on the dock utilizing handheld devices
• Review BOL and billing descriptions to verify accuracy
• Gather information related to the shipment, including dimensions, pictures, and commodity characteristics
• Research commodity information using the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) for applicable description and class
• Issue document corrections based on the applicable provisions from the NMFC
• Upload documents/pictures into the image system for review by Account Executives and customers
• Maintain the reports necessary to measure corrections activity and revenue recovery

What you need to succeed at XPO

At a minimum, you’ll need

• 4 years of work or military experience
• Ability to explain and document classification corrections for all involved parties
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Ability to effectively navigate the internet using specific keywords for research
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, and weekends

It’d be great if you also have

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of NMFC provisions, including rules and packaging
• Weights and inspections experience
• Less-than-Truckload (LTL) industry knowledge and experience

This job requires the ability to

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 50 lbs. occasionally)
• Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel