Hazmat Specialist

Parts Town•Addison, IL

About The Position

The Hazmat Material Specialist, internally known as OEM Material Master, is responsible for daily hazardous-material receiving, picking, put-away, and housekeeping in hazmat storage areas, as well as assisting the Hazmat team with outgoing hazardous-material orders. The role requires careful handling and inspection of hazardous products, accurate warehouse-system and scanner use, and compliance with applicable hazardous-material procedures and regulations. The specialist receives hazmat products into the WMS and checks that products are not damaged or leaking; uses an RF scan gun to put away and allocate products to the correct storage locations and to pick orders for the correct shipping locations in a timely manner; and operates a forklift to maneuver skids and load trucks. The specialist maintains a clean and safe work environment, reads and understands SDS documentation for hazardous items, and follows the CFR 49 Regulation manual, including its directions for spill cleanup. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Saturdays as needed. Parts Town describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with an emphasis on transparency, growth, and work-life balance. The position has an annual salary range of $43,993.80–$53,720.20 ($21.15–$25.82 hourly), based in part on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Ability to move around for long periods and intermittently lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Vehicle certified or willing to be trained.
Ability to work Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays as needed.
Strong communication skills and English proficiency, both verbal and written.
Willingness and ability to complete hazardous-material training and certification through UPS for handling and shipping.
Ability to understand and follow SDS documentation and the CFR 49 Regulation manual.

Responsibilities

Receive hazardous products into the WMS and check that products are not damaged or leaking.
Put away and allocate hazardous products to correct storage locations using an RF scan gun.
Pick hazardous-material orders and deliver them to the correct shipping locations in a timely manner.
Assist the Hazmat team with outgoing hazardous-material orders.
Operate a forklift to maneuver skids and load trucks.
Maintain housekeeping in hazmat storage locations and a clean, safe work environment.
Read and understand SDS documentation for hazardous items.
Follow the CFR 49 Regulation manual, including directions for cleaning up spills.