Warehouse Specialist - HAZMAT Certifier

Olgoonik Corporation; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 131,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Warehouse Specialist to handle hazardous materials, requiring a high school diploma and at least three years of relevant experience. The role demands proficiency in Material Handling Equipment and DSS/WMS, alongside strong attention to detail and teamwork. Candidates must complete OSHA training and HAZMAT certification. Competitive working environment with necessary physical demands outlined.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in distribution and warehousing of hazardous material.
• Proficient in using Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Must have OSHA compliance training and HAZMAT Certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive, issue, and prepare shipments of hazardous materials.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment and perform inspections.
• Prepare reports and adjust equipment for preventive maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DSS/WMS

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Specialist is responsible to receive, issue, and prepare for shipment all hazardous materials.

Primary Responsibilities

• Uses DSS/WMS and other government data systems to perform the requirements in the PWS.
• Performs the full range of duties involved in the Materials Examiner and Identifier duties such as identification, examinations, classifications, acceptance/rejection, determine and assign condition codes of all classes of material, to include but not limited to Class II, III, IX.
• Load material on and off skids, pallets, and stands.
• Operate tools and equipment in performance of duties.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) as assigned and hold appropriate license.
• Count, weigh, record data, apply tags and labels.
• Able to use basic processes of inspection/examination procedures for material.
• Able to read specifications, drawings, prints, schematics and photographs.
• Able to prepare reports relating to distribution functions.
• Able to make preventive maintenance adjustments to related equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned working with and around Hazardous Material.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Education And/Or Experience

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three years’ specific experience in distribution and warehousing of hazardous material using DSS/WMS or equivalent warehouse management system within the past five (5) years.
• Must be able to acquire license to use Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Must be proficient in the use of Distribution Standard System (DSS) and other automated distribution systems used at site.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite of products including, Word, Excel, Access and E-mail business software.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and have strong attention for detail.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• N/A

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Successful completion of OSHA compliance training and Hazardous Materials Preparer Certification.
• IAW Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part II, Cargo Movement, Chapter 204-7 Training.
• DLAI 4145.3 Preparing Hazardous Material for Military Air Shipment.
• DLAI 1307 Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Training for Packaging and Transportation Personnel Process Guidance prior to the beginning of full performance.

Security Clearance

• Position requires U.S. Citizenship and pass a US Government background check.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The aforementioned work is performed in both an indoor and outdoor warehouse, as well as in an office setting. Bahrain is known to have a hot and humid seasonal temperatures.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.