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Freight Class Specialist Lead - FAC Shift

XPO
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026

What you’ll need to succeed as a Weights & Research Inspector at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

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

 

Preferred qualifications:

  • 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

 

About the Weights & Research Inspector job

Pay, benefits and more:

  • Pay starts at $26.39
  • Night Shift, 8:30PM-5:00AM
  • Full health insurance benefits available on day one
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) option with company match
  • Education assistance

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

  • Review inspection reports to identify potential 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
  • Maintain the reports necessary to measure corrections activity and revenue recovery

 

Weights & Research Inspectors are required to:

  • Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs.
  • Stand, sit or walk for extended periods
  • Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel

 

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

 

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

 

Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.

Location/Region: Des Moines, IA (50313)

Salary : $26

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