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Dangerous Goods Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Execute internal audits, facility inspections, and compliance assessments. * Uphold accurate ... IATA Dangerous Goods Certification (appropriate category for shipper/operator) * DOT Hazmat ...

Incumbents for Level I and II shall be certified in Hazardous Materials/Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspections after they have completed 100 Level I Inspections. Incumbents for Level I and II ...

Follow all LDC work instructions, operational standards, quality requirements, safety rules, and Dangerous Goods procedures. * Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work area and perform ...

Senior Shipping Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

The company is recognized for its expertise in both ultrasonic inspection technologies-such as ... A., Certificate of Origin) and manages all dangerous goods transport. * Supports optimization of ...

Materials Handler

Irvine, CA

$18 - $21.50/hr

... Inspect all inbound and outbound parcel and freight shipments, to include ensuring packaging and labeling compliance of Dangerous Goods material in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. · ...

Materials Handler

Irvine, CA · On-site

$18 - $21.75/hr

Inspect all inbound and outbound parcel and freight shipments, to include ensuring packaging and labeling compliance of Dangerous Goods material in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Material Handler

Louisville, KY · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

The Material Handler may also prepare, handle, and process dangerous goods shipments in accordance ... inspect and, when necessary, physically move product from one pallet, carton, or container to ...

Materials Handler

Irvine, CA

$18 - $21.50/hr

Inspect all inbound and outbound parcel and freight shipments, to include ensuring packaging and labeling compliance of Dangerous Goods material in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Materials Handler

Irvine, CA · On-site

$18 - $21.50/hr

... Inspect all inbound and outbound parcel and freight shipments, to include ensuring packaging and labeling compliance of Dangerous Goods material in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. · ...

Materials Handler

Irvine, CA

$18 - $21.50/hr

Inspect all inbound and outbound parcel and freight shipments, to include ensuring packaging and labeling compliance of Dangerous Goods material in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Material Handler

Louisville, KY · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

The Material Handler may also prepare, handle, and process dangerous goods shipments in accordance ... Visually inspect and, when necessary, physically move product from one pallet, carton, or container ...

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What is a dangerous goods inspector?

A Dangerous Goods Inspector is responsible for ensuring the safe handling, transportation, and storage of hazardous materials. They conduct inspections, enforce regulations, and investigate incidents to ensure compliance with national and international safety standards. Inspectors work with airlines, shipping companies, warehouses, and other entities that deal with dangerous goods. Their role helps prevent accidents, environmental hazards, and risks to public safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dangerous goods inspector?

To excel as a Dangerous Goods Inspector, you need a solid understanding of hazardous materials regulations, inspection procedures, and relevant safety standards, often supported by specialized training or certification such as IATA or IMDG. Familiarity with incident reporting software, compliance management systems, and portable detection equipment is crucial. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a commitment to safety are standout soft skills in this field. These capabilities are vital to ensure legal compliance, minimize risks, and safeguard people and the environment during inspection and transportation of dangerous goods.

What are some common challenges faced by dangerous goods inspectors in their daily work?

One common challenge for Dangerous Goods Inspectors is staying updated with frequently changing international and local regulations governing the handling and transportation of hazardous materials. Inspectors also face the task of thoroughly assessing diverse shipments and environments, which may require adaptable problem-solving and careful attention to detail. Collaborative work with logistics teams, regulatory agencies, and emergency response personnel is frequent, requiring clear communication and teamwork. Overcoming these challenges is key to maintaining safety and compliance throughout the supply chain.

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Ops Admin II - Dangerous Goods/HazMat

Federal Express Corporation

Stewartville, MN • On-site

$17.63 - $27.34/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description

Ensures safe and legal handling of dangerous goods-hazardous materials including proper separation, palletizing, and aircraft and-or truck loading. Provides clerical and administrative support for station operations, ensuring all dangerous goods paperwork is completed accurately and timely and properly distributed to all necessary parties. May perform clean-up, regulated waste activities, and other duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Determines acceptability of declared dangerous goods packages via visual inspection and use of checklist or compliance application as required.
  • Monitors other packages for potentially dangerous goods via visual inspection, handling, and accompanying paperwork. When deemed safe and necessary, opens packages with manager's approval to identify rejected shipments and process accordingly.
  • Sorts packages according to destination and split list to ensure accurate transport.
  • Pulls proper copies of air bills, declarations, and hazardous materials shipping papers, sorts batches, and redirects copies for dangerous goods manifesting, as appropriate. Reviews and prepares load manifests, transport documents of outbound vehicles, and/or aircraft. Maintains all files for dangerous goods paperwork as required by FedEx and applicable regulations.
  • Monitors handling of dangerous goods through the station or ramp. Loads dangerous goods into vehicles and/or aircraft. Audits inbound vehicles and/or flights for compliance with applicable laws and FedEx policy.
  • Maintains dangerous goods manuals and supplies, including copies of regulations, procedures, and job aids.
  • May perform clean-up and/or ensure proper response to any dangerous goods spills in vehicles, aircraft, or facility. Ensures proper containment and disposal to applicable laws and policies, giving direction to management and staff as required in these matters.
  • Acts as liaison with safety and other departments, as required.
  • Completes reports accurately and timely for damaged hazardous materials.
  • Properly manages regulated waste for repacking, labeling, storage, and preparation for offsite disposal in compliance with applicable laws and FedEx policies. Additional Operations essential functions:
  • Provides clerical support to various management and operational functions, including, but not limited to, photocopying, filing, faxing, emailing, and answering telephone.
  • Reviews, researches, and/or enters data into various systems to support respective functional area.
  • Compiles data and provides various regular and ad-hoc reports to management for review and determination.
  • Serves as frontline customer service to receive, solve and/or escalate customer inquiries and issues. Additional Quality Assurance/Loss Prevention essential functions:
  • Supports ability for timely delivery and mitigates loss and damage by performing address searches/corrections through various sources and ensuring packages are in good condition for the customer.
  • Prioritizes workflow to maximize the number of packages that can be resolved and sent out for delivery on the same day.
  • Ensures all packages receive appropriate scan statuses. Inspects and handles hazardous material damages as per policy. Ensures all loose product is accounted for as per company policy.
  • Researches missing packages to understand the root cause of scanning failures and compiles information on disputed deliveries for management review.
  • Reviews and trends loss and damaged claims filed to identify improperly charged claims and brings to the attention of management.
  • Peforms other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION

  • High school diploma or GED required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

  • Two (2) years of customer service, clerical, and/or related experience required.

KNOWLEGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to successfully complete all required basic and recurring training for dangerous goods, clean-up, FedEx waste, and/or related topics
  • General business skills such as typing; data entry and review; and use of office equipment, such as phone and copier
  • Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications
  • Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English required to ensure compliance to applicable regulations
  • Customer service skills necessary to respond to requests effectively and professionally
  • Verbal and written communication and presentation skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management
  • Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve goals

JOB CONDITIONS

  • May work in hot or cold temperatures
  • Works in an area with loud noise and possible fumes
  • May need to lift up to 20 pounds
  • No travel required

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay: $17.63 to $27.34 Per Hour

Additional Details: Full-Time: Monday - Friday 1:00PM to 9:30PM or Tuesday - Saturday 10:00AM to 6:30PM


Pay Transparency:

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.


For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.


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 recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

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  • Know Your Rights
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  • 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). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME