Hazmat Coordinator

Verst Logistics•Hebron, KY

About The Position

The Hazmat Coordinator identifies and processes hazardous material shipments and creates and maintains shipment documentation and records, including pictures. The role helps coordinate daily team goals, prepares for each shift to meet customer SLA expectations, and balances workflow by moving team members to critical areas as volume and operational needs change. It also supports training, cross-training, and fulfillment process improvements, and makes on-the-spot decisions or adjustments that affect productivity. The position requires clear verbal and email communication of plans, actions, and results. The coordinator may provide backup support to other Luxury function areas, participate in meetings about customer layout and process flow, and operate material handling equipment as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to understand warehouse operations and warehouse management system technology.
Ability to work efficiently with a professional, customer-friendly attitude.
Ability to follow specific instructions thoroughly and accurately and provide instructions to other associates as needed.
Ability to understand, follow, and enforce company policies and procedures.
Ability to reach, bend, climb, and safely lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed due to customer demand.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of prior experience in a management position in a high-volume distribution environment.
Prior experience operating a lift truck and cherry picker.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Identify and process hazardous material shipments and create the associated documentation.
Create and maintain accurate records of hazardous material shipments, including pictures.
Collaborate with the supervisor and peers to establish daily team goals.
Review the system before the start of the shift and prepare to meet customer SLA expectations.
Conduct training sessions as needed to develop pick-and-pack team members' skills.
Monitor workflow balance and move team members to critical areas based on volume flow and functional needs.
Implement and maintain procedures and protocols using industry best-practice guidelines.
Cross-train through all of Luxury’s areas to understand their requirements and expectations for meeting goals and objectives.
Understand fulfillment processes and make on-the-spot decisions or adjustments that affect productivity.
Clearly communicate plans, actions, and results verbally and by email.
Continuously improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
Provide backup support to other Luxury function areas as needed.
Participate in meetings regarding customer layout, process flow, and related topics as needed.
Operate material handling equipment as required to complete job functions.