Dangerous Goods Agent

FedEx; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx in Georgia is seeking a part-time Dangerous Goods Handler responsible for safe and legal handling of dangerous goods, including separation, palletizing, and loading onto aircraft and trucks.

The role requires managing dangerous goods paperwork accurately and timely, working in a fast-paced environment, and maintaining DG certification as available. Applicants should have a HS diploma and prefer 6 months of related experience. Hours are Mon-Fri 15:00-20:00.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of related station/ramp/hub or safety experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dangerous goods handling is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand manuals, regulations, charts and tables.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and legal handling of dangerous goods including 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.

Skills

DG handling

Lifting 50 lbs

DG certification

Manuals & regs reading

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

Hours

Monday - Friday 15:00 to 20:00, hours may vary depending on volume and peak season.

Additional Details

Monday - Friday 15:00 to 20:00, hours may vary depending on volume and peak season.

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

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).