Hazardous Materials Shipper
JLL•San Diego, CA
•$50,000 - $54,000•Onsite
About The Position
JLL is seeking a dedicated Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Shipper responsible for the compliant preparation, documentation, and coordination of hazardous and regulated materials for transport. This role ensures all hazmat shipments meet DOT and IATA requirements, cold chain integrity where applicable, and audit readiness. The HazMat Shipper plays a critical role in preventing incidents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting on-time shipment performance.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current DOT and IATA Dangerous Goods certification (required)
- 2+ years of experience preparing and shipping hazardous materials
- Strong working knowledge of hazardous materials classifications and transportation regulations
- Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections
- High attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with shipping systems and standard office software
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Classify, package, mark, label, and document hazardous materials in accordance with DOT and IATA regulations
- Prepare domestic/international shipments and review shipping papers, dangerous goods declarations, air waybills, and bills of lading
- Verify compatibility, quantity limits, and packaging requirements for hazardous materials
- Ensure all hazmat shipments meet regulatory, carrier, and site-specific requirements prior to release
- Coordinate hazmat shipments to ensure safe staging, handling, and transfer to carriers
- Verify carrier credentials and ensure drivers are authorized to transport hazardous materials
- Monitor vehicle activities to ensure safe vehicle movement when carriers are picking up/dropping off packages at the site
- Minimize dwell time for hazardous and temperature-sensitive materials
- Support temperature-controlled hazmat shipments, including use of validated packaging and monitoring devices
- Verify temperature documentation and data loggers prior to shipment and upon receipt
- Escalate and document temperature excursions or handling deviations
- Maintain continuous audit readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory audits
- Ensure compliance with DOT and IATA training requirements and maintain current certifications
- Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions related to hazmat shipments
- Follow site safety procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency response protocols
- Participate in drills, inspections, and compliance reviews
- Support on-time shipment performance and SLA deliverables
- Coordinate with Quality, EHS, carriers, and internal stakeholders to resolve shipment issues and compliance concerns
- Identify opportunities to improve hazmat shipping processes and safety practices
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
