HAZMAT AGENT

TRANSACTION PACKING INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Dangerous Goods Specialist/Hazmat Agent : PAGE: 1 of 2

Effective Date: 04/20/22
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure Dangerous Goods are properly packed in accordance with IATA, IMDG, and the CFR49 regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• MUST have Comprehensive knowledge of 49CFR, IATA, IMDG and other regulations as applicable.
• MUST pass the required training course for Air, Land and Sea. Company will pay for these and all refresher courses
• Ability to pack and complete required paperwork independently
• Coordinate the packing process on shipments received, based off the legal packing requirements.
• Take measurement of freight to be packed, and verifying quantities and part numbers.

• Monitor the receiving status of shipments received to ensure turnaround times are met accordingly

• Coordinate the delivery of shipments to the freight forwarder once packing is complete.
• Keep close communication with customers.
• Assist with invoicing shipments processed on a daily basis, and making sure files are in order and have proper documentation for billing.
• Provide excellent customer service in order to maintain and increase customer relations.
• Participate in meetings with clients and customers as needed.
• Take measurement of freight to be packed, and verifying quantities and part numbers.
• Load Dangerous goods into crate/carton while blocking and bracing the freight properly to ensure stability.
• Close boxes and apply banding as needed.
• Maintain and take care of company equipment and property.
• Demonstrate safe lifting techniques and adhere to all safety regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Participate in clean-up activities and ensure good housekeeping skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high noise level. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Continuous exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors and fumes.

We offer an outstanding benefits package including
PTO, Holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k) plan.

• We are an equal opportunity employer.

If YOU are interested in joining our team, you may apply in person at:

Transaction Packing Inc.

4120 Consulate Plaza ste. 150
Houston, Texas 77032

281-443-0476 281-443-0503 (Fax)

www.transactionpacking.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Hazmat Packing: 2 years (Required)
• Hazmat Agent: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Hazardous Awareness Training (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $27