DG Specialist I-Atlanta
About The Position
The DG Specialist I is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations—shipment planning, documentation, carrier coordination, and compliance—while following SOPs to deliver safe, compliant, on-time service. Communicates clearly with customers and internal teams, applies the basics of 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG, and knows when to escalate non-routine or complex cases. Detail-oriented, organized, and coachable, they maintain audit-ready records, work safely in warehouse and secured/TSA areas, and manage time well to meet cutoffs. This position is based in the Atlanta area; however, we are specifically seeking candidates located in or near Cartersville, White County, and surrounding North Georgia communities.
Requirements
- 1 - 2 years experience in hazardous materials, dangerous goods, logistics, freight forwarding, or related shipping/receiving operations with exposure to DG tasks (classification, packing, marks/labels, or documentation).
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have foundational working knowledge of DOT/49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG regulations.
- Must be able to travel to customer locations as needed to support operational and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Successful completion of IATA, IMDG, and 49 CFR training within 90 days of hire, with a minimum passing score of 90%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with international trade and/or freight forwarding, preferred.
- Experience with transportation or warehouse management systems (C2C, Business Central, or similar) preferred.
- Exposure to international shipping and freight forwarding processes preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a point of contact for customers via email, phone, and on-site interactions regarding assigned shipments.
- Travel to customer locations as required to support dangerous goods operations, including shipment review, coordination, inspections, or issue resolution.
- Acknowledge and respond to customer communications in a timely and professional manner.
- Manage assigned shipments and accounts in accordance with company procedures and service standards.
- Assist with shipment planning and coordination for domestic and international movements.
- Apply applicable regulatory requirements (49 CFR, IATA, IMDG) based on mode of transportation.
- Classify dangerous goods using Safety Data Sheets (SDS), including UN/ID number, Proper Shipping Name, hazard class/division, packing group, quantity limits, and compatibility requirements.
- Ensure proper marks, labels, and documentation are prepared and applied accurately.
- Complete required checklists, job breakdowns, and work instructions for each shipment.
- Coordinate packing, crating, and delivery schedules with warehouse and packing teams.
- Coordinate carrier pickups, deliveries, and special handling requests.
- Perform accurate data entry and maintain complete, audit-ready shipment files.
- Assist with freight audit and billing preparation, including documentation review and reconciliation.
- Support compliance with internal SOPs, customer instructions, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily operational goals and deadlines.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
