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Federal Express Corporation

Dangerous Goods Agent-3

York, PA

$23.50 - $31.75/hr

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 ...

Federal Express Corporation

Dangerous Goods Agent-3

York, PA · On-site

$23.50 - $31.75/hr

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 ...

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Manager, Dangerous Goods-LBJ FWY

Dallas, TX · On-site

Manager, Dangerous Goods-LBJ FWY Time Type: Full Time POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly specialized Logistics & Dangerous Goods Expert to oversee the safe handling, storage, and global ...

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Industry UsageGeneral safety, emergency responseHandling, storing, disposing of hazardous materials

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Dangerous Goods Agent-1

Federal Express Corporation

Bellmawr, NJ • On-site

$21.28/hr

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

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.

Minimum Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 re-currency training for Dangerous Goods. If required to perform the spill clean-up function. Must complete all basic and re-currency 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. Current DG certification preferred. Experience with computer, i.e.,

mainframe, PC, internet/intranet preferred.

Job Conditions

Non-covered safety sensitive position; Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. If required to drive company vehicles or motorized

conveyances as a regular part of job, must possess valid drivers license.


Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay: Starting Wage is $21.28 / hr

Additional Details: Monday-Friday 5pm till 9:15pm


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.


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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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