Health and Safety Specialist, Hazardous Goods

Addison Group
Torrance, CA
$67-$97 an hour
Full-time

Title : Health and Safety Specialist, Hazardous Goods

Location : Torrance, California

Salary : For this position, the expected annual base pay is : $67, - $97,;Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, geographical location, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Summary

The Health And Safety Specialist supports the implementation and maintenance of the QHSE program (Quality, Health, & Safety, and Environment) for the and their local site.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage the transportation of hazardous materials in compliance with national and international regulations.
  • Conduct Dangerous Goods Checks to ensure that all dangerous goods shipments adhere to applicable regulations, including packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements.
  • Conduct internal audits to assess and maintain compliance with dangerous goods regulations.
  • Keep abreast of changes in hazardous materials regulations and update company policies and procedures accordingly.
  • Coordinate with regulatory authorities, carriers, and other stakeholders to resolve compliance-related issues.
  • Investigate and report incidents involving hazardous materials, implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Collaborate with transportation providers to ensure safe and secure transport of hazardous materials.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects.
  • Ability to manage document control records defined by company.
  • Create local process documentation.
  • Organize and execute training and make training material available.
  • Ensure risks & opportunities are identified within the quality function.
  • Assist with special projects or assignments, as requested.

Educational background / Work experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, or business field preferred.
  • 3-5+ years of industry-related experience.
  • 2+ years Dangerous Goods handling experience by various transportation modes (Air, Sea, Road).
  • Familiar with IATA Dangerous Goods Acceptance Checklist.
  • Extensive knowledge of the IATA DGR book required.
  • In-depth knowledge of national and international regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials (, IATA, IMDG, DOT).
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory requirements.
  • Proficient in using relevant software and tools for hazardous materials management.
  • Familiarity with emergency response procedures related to hazardous materials incidents.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
  • Transportation & logistics industry experience.

For this position, the expected annual base pay is : $67, - $97,;Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, geographical location, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

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