Air Export Dangerous Goods Agent

Expeditors

Air Export Dangerous Goods Agent

Melrose Park, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Documentation Management: Maintaining accurate, complete, and timely dangerous goods paperwork and ensuring proper distribution to all necessary parties, including shippers, carriers, and regulatory authorities.
    • Regulatory Compliance: Inspecting shipments, verifying documentation, and ensuring proper labeling and packaging of dangerous goods in accordance with applicable regulations (e.g., IATA, DOT).
    • Training and Safety: Responding to incidents involving hazardous materials and potentially training staff in safe handling procedures. Also, ensuring their own and the facility's compliance with dangerous goods packaging and shipping standards.
    • Load Management: Monitoring the receiving and packing of shipments to ensure turnaround times are met and coordinating deliveries to freight forwarders upon completion of packing.
    • Customer Service: Maintaining close communication with customers and following their packing instructions, as well as providing excellent customer service to foster and improve customer relations.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • A high school diploma or GED.
    • Six months of related experience in the station, ramp, hub, or safety roles, along with knowledge of shipping or processing dangerous goods packages.
    • Technical Skills: The ability to lift 50 pounds and maneuver heavier packages with assistance or appropriate equipment, along with completing the required dangerous goods and spill cleanup training. You must be able to read and understand manuals, regulations, charts, and tables, and communicate effectively.
    • Certifications: Current dangerous goods certification (e.g., IATA, DOT)
    • Computer Literacy: Experience with computers, including mainframe, PC, and internet/intranet applications, can be beneficial.
    • Soft Skills: Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills are crucial for this role. Maintaining a constant state of alertness and working in a safe manner is also essential.

    Additional Information

    Additional Information

    • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
    • Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
    • Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Training and Personnel Development Program
    • Up to 26 work from home days annually
    • The position pays $20.00-$28.00 per hour based on education and experience

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • Industry
    Transportation / Trucking / Railroad