NAC Dangerous Goods Spec

Full-time - Entry Level

Anchorage, AK

Air Transportation

About the position

Northern Air Cargo (NAC) is a scheduled cargo airline based in Anchorage, Alaska. As the largest all-cargo airline in Alaska, NAC operates a fleet of 17 Boeing 737-300s, -400s and -800s, and Boeing 767-300 freighter aircraft throughout our network, including Alaska, Hawaii, Continental U.S., the Caribbean and Central & South America. The airline operates out of primary bases at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, the Daniel Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, and the Miami International Airport. The mission of Northern Air Cargo (NAC) is to provide safe, reliable aviation cargo services for our customers and create a place for employees to build long-term careers. Northern Air Cargo services customers in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, South America, and the Caribbean.

Responsibilities

• Characterizes, consolidates, repackages, and ships dangerous goods for customers per 49CFR, ICAO, IATA.
• Accepts and inspects incoming freight from customers, cross references freight received to ensure the processing and consolidation of dangerous goods are compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations and Company policies.
• Determines the most effective method to ship dangerous goods, repackages cargo and labels appropriately; prepares DG's for shipment to destination.
• Works regularly with internal and external customers, including workstations throughout rural Alaska and regulatory agencies.
• Processes and maintains required documentation associated with transportation of dangerous goods, shipper's declarations.
• Communicates and documents irregularities, issues, and successes to management.
• Assists management with employee training on DG/hazardous material acceptance, safe management of DG/hazardous materials and emergency responses by documenting and reporting training deficiencies.
• Assists in educating customers regarding hazardous materials regulations.
• Tracks and maintains all DG/hazmat equipment and supplies.
• Remains knowledgeable of current federal, state, and local regulations regarding dangerous transportation.
• Performs duties of Cargo Service Agent, as required.
• Complies with all security practices, policies, and procedures as trained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One-year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• HAZMAT certification preferred.
• Cargo and/or logistics experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to understand regulations, policies, and procedures at federal, state and local levels pertaining to DG/hazardous materials.
• Ability to review and understand complex technical documents.
• Ability to complete all basic and re-current training for HAZMAT requirements.
• Ability to identify potential hazards in the handling and storage of DG/hazardous material and report accordingly.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and makes decisions in logical and rational manner.
• Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Company policies and department procedures.
• Knowledge of 49CFR, ICAO, IATA and ordinances governing the transportation of DG/hazardous materials and complexities affecting regulatory compliance.
• Ability to sort, stack and/or palletize materials in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Ability to learn and understand dangerous goods transportation requirements.
• Strong attention to detail skills.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft applications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, and vision.
• Company-provided benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.
• Competitive 401k match program with zero vesting period.
• Annual bonus and salary review programs.
• Competitive paid time off, personal days, and federal holidays.
• Reimbursement benefits like fitness, transportation, and tuition up to $5,250 annually.
• Plus many employee discounts with major retailers.