Dangerous Goods Agent

FedEx Logistics; Fellowship (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx Logistics is seeking personnel for the dangerous goods handling role at our New Jersey facility. The position emphasizes safe, legal handling of dangerous goods, proper paperwork and timely distribution to required parties, and adherence to training requirements.

Ideal candidates have DG training or certification, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a noisy environment, and are prepared to complete all required training and certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of shipping or processing dangerous goods preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and maneuver heavier packages with assistance or equipment.
• Must complete and read DG-related manuals, regulations, and charts.
• Current DG certification preferred.
• Must read and understand manuals and communicate in a time-sensitive, noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and legal handling of dangerous goods including proper separation, palletizing, and loading.
• Ensures dangerous goods paperwork is accurate and distributed to all necessary parties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows pay and scheduling guidelines as posted.

Skills

Dangerous goods handling

DG training

Lifting 50 lbs

Reading manuals/regulations

Communication in noisy environments

Computer literacy (mainframe/PC)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Mainframe

PC

Internet/Intranet

Job description

Job Duties

Ensures safe and legal handling of dangerous goods including: proper separation, palletizing and aircraft/truck loading. Ensures related dangerous goods paperwork is accurate, complete, and timely, including proper distribution to all necessary parties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma/GED.

Minimum Experience

Six (6) months of related station, ramp, hub or safety experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of shipping or processing dangerous goods packages strongly preferred. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to maneuver packages of any weight above 50 lbs. with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person. Ability to complete all basic and re-currency training for Dangerous Goods. If required to perform the spill clean-up function. Must complete all basic and re-currency training for spill clean-up. Must be able to read and understand manuals, regulations, charts and tables, and effectively communicate verbally In a time-sensitive manner in a noisy operations environment. Current DG certification preferred. Experience with computer, i.e., mainframe, PC, internet/intranet preferred.

Job Conditions

Non-covered safety sensitive position; Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. If required to drive company vehicles or motorized conveyances as a regular part of job, must possess valid drivers license.

Pay Transparency

Pay: Starting Wage is $21.28 / hour

Additional Details

Monday - Friday 6pm-8pm

Pay Transparency

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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