Dangerous Goods & Logistics Specialist
Join Agilent Technologies as a Dangerous Goods & Logistics Specialist at our North Kingstown, Rhode Island manufacturing site. In this hands-on onsite role, you will support daily domestic and international shipments of chemical standards, reference materials, solvents, and related products while helping ensure safe, accurate, and compliant Dangerous Goods shipping operations.
Key Responsibilities
Process daily domestic and international shipments using SAP and related logistics systems.
Prepare shipping paperwork, Dangerous Goods documentation, labels, carrier documents, and shipment records.
Verify that shipments are properly packaged, marked, labeled, documented, and ready for carrier release.
Troubleshoot shipment issues, carrier exceptions, documentation concerns, and SAP shipping process problems.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Customer Service, Global Logistics, Global Trade, and carriers to resolve shipping issues.
Support training, audits, corrective actions, standard work, and continuous improvement for site shipping and Dangerous Goods compliance.
Train and coach site personnel to improve continuous improvement KPIs, including documentation error rate, shipment rework percentage, carrier rejection rate, and SAP shipping error rate.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Chemistry, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
4+ years of experience in logistics, shipping, supply chain, manufacturing operations, distribution, hazardous materials transportation, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with domestic and/or international shipping operations.
Experience with ERP or shipping systems; SAP experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety and compliance.
Experience shipping hazardous chemicals, laboratory reagents, chemical standards, reference materials, solvents, or similar regulated products preferred.
Certification Requirements
IATA Dangerous Goods and U.S. DOT Hazmat certification required, or ability to obtain certification before independently performing regulated Dangerous Goods/Hazmat shipping activities.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least August 3, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $26.08 - $40.75/hr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: NoShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: ManufacturingSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Chemistry, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 4+ years of experience in logistics, shipping, supply chain, manufacturing operations, distribution, hazardous materials transportation, or related field
- Hands-on experience with domestic and/or international shipping operations
- Experience with ERP or shipping systems
- SAP experience
- Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety and compliance
- Experience shipping hazardous chemicals, laboratory reagents, chemical standards, reference materials, solvents, or similar regulated products
- IATA Dangerous Goods and U.S. DOT Hazmat certification (required or ability to obtain before performing regulated shipping activities)
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