NAC Dangerous Goods Specialist

ABOUT THE COMPANY
The mission of Northern Air Cargo (NAC) is to provide safe, reliable aviation cargo services for our customers and create a place for employees to build long-term careers. Northern Air Cargo services customers in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, South America, and the Caribbean.
SALARY
The compensation for this position starts $21.13 per hour with a quarterly bonus program.
BENEFITS

• Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, and vision
• Company-provided benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program
• Competitive 401k match program with zero vesting period
• Annual bonus and salary review programs
• Competitive paid time off, personal days, and federal holidays
• Reimbursement benefits like fitness, transportation, and tuition up to $5,250 annually
• Plus many employee discounts with major retailers

POSITION SUMMARY
The Dangerous Goods (DG) Specialist is responsible for receiving, verifying, and completing required documentation of customer freight containing Dangerous Goods. Under general supervision, the DG Specialist will perform and assist coordination of DG shipment activities to provide the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of hazardous freight. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws and regulations pertaining to DG material transportation. This is a non-supervisory role.
DUTIES

• Characterizes, consolidates, repackages, and ships Dangerous Goods for customers per 49CFR, ICAO, IATA
• Accepts and inspects incoming freight from customers, cross references freight received to ensure the processing and consolidation of Dangerous Goods are compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations and Company policies.
• Determines the most effective method to ship Dangerous Goods, repackages cargo and labels appropriately; prepares DG's for shipment to destination.
• Works regularly with internal and external customers, including workstations throughout rural Alaska and regulatory agencies.
• Processes and maintains required documentation associated with transportation of Dangerous Goods, shipper's declarations.
• Communicates and documents irregularities, issues, and successes to management.
• Assists management with employee training on DG/hazardous material acceptance, safe management of DG/hazardous materials and emergency responses by documenting and reporting training deficiencies.
• Assists in educating customers regarding to hazardous materials regulations.
• Tracks and maintains all DG/hazmat equipment and supplies.
• Remains knowledgeable of current federal, state, and local regulations regarding dangerous transportation
• Performs duties of Cargo Service Agent, as required.
• Complies with all security practices, policies, and procedures as trained.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Experience

• One-year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• HAZMAT certification preferred.
• Cargo and/or logistics experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand regulations, policies, and procedures at federal, state and local levels pertaining to DG/hazardous materials.
• Ability to review and understand complex technical documents.
• Ability to complete all basic and re-current training for HAZMAT requirements.
• Ability to identify potential hazards in the handling and storage of DG/hazardous material and report accordingly.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and makes decisions logically and rationally.
• Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Company policies and department procedures.
• Knowledge of 49CFR, ICAO, IATA and ordinances governing the transportation of DG/hazardous materials and complexities affecting regulatory compliance
• Ability to sort, stack and/or palletize materials in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Ability to learn and understand Dangerous Goods transportation requirements.
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of Microsoft applications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand, walk and sit for extended periods.
• Reach horizontally and vertically with arms.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 70 pounds.
• Talk and listen.

DISCLOSURE
The intent of this Description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities performed and results expected by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please email RecruitingTeam@saltchukaviationss.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)