Handler, Hazardous Material

About the role

We are hiring a Hazardous Materials Handler to join our Finished Goods team. The Materials Handler’s top priorities are to safely and accurately receive, stock, pull, pack and prepare service parts and chemicals for hazardous shipments destined for domestic and international areas for less than truckloads (LTL), truckloads (TL), ocean, air and small parcel (UPS, FedEx, DHL) shipments. You will prepare shipments by properly labeling, marking, and correctly identifying hazardous and non‑hazardous shipments while following International Air Transportation Association (IATA), International Marine Dangerous Goods (IMDG), and Department of Transportation (DOT) CFR‑49 standards, as well as creating hazardous materials declaration shipping papers and commercial invoices for U.S. Customs and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Count delivered materials for accuracy and close incoming transfers in the ERP system.
• Safely stock incoming materials on their designated racks.
• Operate a forklift (or pallet jack) to load/unload pallets and boxes from trailers, load pallets into trailers and secure with load locks or other safety locking devices.
• Move material from the Finished Goods receiving area to Finished Goods stocking locations.
• Verify quantity and part numbers, then prepare orders for shipment by labeling, marking, identifying and preparing Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) forms according to:
  • Ground shipments (LTL, TL, small parcel) – DOT CFR‑49 standards.
  • Air shipments (heavyweight pallets bulk cargo and small parcel) – IATA standards for cargo‑only and passenger aircraft.
  • Ocean shipments (LCL, FCL) – IMDG standards.
• Review a hazardous materials checklist before shipping to ensure material adheres to federal standards.
• Inspect and restock sales return order (SRO) parts.
• Accurately process cash on delivery (COD) and non‑COD shipments through UPS and FedEx systems.
• Routinely run and close End of Day online reports for UPS, FedEx, and DHL shipments.
• Order weekly shipping supplies from small parcel shippers (UPS, FedEx, DHL) when needed.
• Conduct cycle counts and perform adjustments in the ERP system.
• Lookup part availability through the inventory system.
• Assist with questions regarding inventory and back‑order availability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in stocking, order pulling, packing, small parcel shipping, hazardous materials, dangerous goods, and forklift operation.

Qualifications

• Dangerous goods/hazardous materials certifications for IATA, IMDG, and/or DOT CFR‑49 are strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience with the ability to become certified.
• Stand‑up order picker or turret truck certification preferred.
• Computer literacy with accurate data entry skills; ERP system experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills – ability to interact with all levels via e‑mail, phone, and in person; strong teamwork ability required.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Computer literacy and accurate data entry.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
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