Hazardous Materials Shipping Specialist

Teledyne FLIR; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Material Handler / Chemical Shipping Specialist in the United States. The role ensures safe receipt, storage, and shipment of materials, including hazardous chemicals, with compliance to DOT, IATA, OSHA, EPA, and related regulations.

You will support manufacturing by maintaining inventory accuracy, preparing shipments, and ensuring materials are available for production. Strong attention to detail and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 2 years shipping, receiving, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred.
• Experience handling chemicals or hazardous materials preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT hazardous material shipping regulations required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain hazardous materials shipping certification.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, inventory transactions, and shipping software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, verify, and process incoming materials and chemicals.
• Store materials in designated locations in accordance with procedures and safety requirements.
• Pick, stage, and deliver materials to production areas as required.
• Prepare domestic and international shipments in compliance with applicable shipping regulations.
• Package hazardous and non-hazardous materials according to DOT, IATA, IMDG, and company requirements.
• Create and maintain shipping documentation including bills of lading, packing lists, export documentation, hazard declarations, and safety records.
• Verify proper labeling and marking of chemical shipments.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through material transactions and cycle counting.
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, quality, and customer service personnel to ensure material availability and shipment readiness.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or discrepancies.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety procedures related to hazardous materials handling.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper chemical storage requirements are followed.
• Support waste management and chemical disposal activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on shipping efficiency, inventory accuracy, and workplace safety.
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse and shipping areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Shipping software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Material Handler / Chemical Shipping Specialist in the United States. The role ensures safe receipt, storage, and shipment of materials, including hazardous chemicals, with compliance to DOT, IATA, OSHA, EPA, and related regulations.

You will support manufacturing by maintaining inventory accuracy, preparing shipments, and ensuring materials are available for production. Strong attention to detail and safety are essential.