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FedEx
Dangerous Goods Agent
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What they do
A Cargo Coordinator or Freight Forwarder manages shipments of cargo or freight for a company or client. Identifies the best options for transporting cargo, arranges shipments, monitors carriers, tracks fees and tariffs, and confirms the arrival of cargo.
$46,327 / year median in Kentucky
+9% projected growth
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.