DG Agent/Non-DOT-1

FedEx; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a role focusing on safe handling of dangerous goods, accurate documentation, and proper loading procedures at the California facility. The position requires DG-related knowledge, strong safety practices, and ability to communicate effectively in English.

Qualification includes a high school diploma or GED, DG certification preferred, and at least 6 months of related logistics or safety experience. Proficiency with computers is preferred for operations and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; DG certification preferred.
• Six months of related station/ramp/hub or safety experience preferred.
• Experience with computer systems (mainframe, PC, internet/intranet) preferred.
• Related knowledge of shipping or processing dangerous goods packages preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and handle heavier packages with equipment/assistance.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently for traffic signs and communications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dangerous goods handling

Loading & palletizing

Documentation accuracy

English communication

Computer experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

DG certification preferred

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.

Pay Transparency

Pay: $24.33 - $33.93 Per Hour

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.

California Fair Chance

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance,and the California Fair Chance Act.

FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.

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).

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