HazMat Shipping & Material Handler

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Lewisburg, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Lewisburg, TN seeks a Material Handler / Chemical Shipping Specialist to safely receive, store, package, document, and ship raw materials, chemicals, and finished goods while maintaining strict inventory accuracy.

You will ensure compliance with DOT, IATA, IMDG, OSHA and EPA regulations, prepare domestic and international shipments, label and document hazardous materials, and operate warehouse equipment as needed to support production and customer delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred.
• Experience handling chemicals or hazardous materials preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT hazardous material shipping regulations required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, verify, and process incoming materials and chemicals.
• Store materials in designated locations in accordance with established 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 activities.
• 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

ERP systems

Inventory transactions

Shipping software

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Lewisburg, TN seeks a Material Handler / Chemical Shipping Specialist to safely receive, store, package, document, and ship raw materials, chemicals, and finished goods while maintaining strict inventory accuracy.

You will ensure compliance with DOT, IATA, IMDG, OSHA and EPA regulations, prepare domestic and international shipments, label and document hazardous materials, and operate warehouse equipment as needed to support production and customer delivery.