DG Agent/Non-DOT

Federal Express Corporation; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift

Reasonable accommodations

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a dock associate to safely handle dangerous goods, palletize and load shipments while ensuring accurate paperwork and timely distribution to involved parties. This role requires adherence to FMCSA guidelines and strong communication in English.

The position supports a Tuesday through Saturday schedule (3:30pm – 8:30pm) with starting pay of $20.27 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related station, ramp, hub or safety experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand English for traffic signs and safety communications.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and legal handling of dangerous goods including separation, palletizing and loading.
• Ensures dangerous goods paperwork is accurate, complete, and timely for all necessary parties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Physical stamina

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. Current DG certification preferred.

Minimum Experience

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

Experience with computer, i.e., mainframe, pc, internet/intranet preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Related 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 recurrency training for dangerous goods. Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety officials and to respond to official inquiries and directions in accordance with FMCSA enforcement guidance.

Job Conditions

If required to perform the spill clean-up function, must complete all basic and recurrency 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... If required to drive company vehicles or motorized conveyances as a regular part of job, must possess valid drivers license in accordance with state requirements for type of vehicle assigned and have good driving record as outlined in policy.

If required to perform the spill clean-up function, must complete all basic and recurrency 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... If required to drive company vehicles or motorized conveyances as a regular part of job, must possess valid drivers license in accordance with state requirements for type of vehicle assigned and have good driving record as outlined in policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Transparency

Pay: $20.27 / Starting Pay

Additional Details: Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 3:30pm - 8:30pm

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 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).

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