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Lee Watts

Oakland,CA

Summary

Proven expertise in hazardous materials handling and maintaining transportation safety protocols, honed at FedEx. Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance quality assurance practices through effective communication and attention to detail. Achieved significant improvements in handling dangerous goods, leveraging both training and awareness.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dangerous Goods Agent

FedEx
Oakland, CA
10.2014 - 11.2024
  • Knowledge of shipping hazardous or dangerous goods.
  • What it means: This part of the job requires understanding regulations, proper handling, and safe packaging of dangerous goods, ensuring they are correctly labeled, and compliant with safety standards (such as the IATA for air shipping or DOT for land transport).
  • Must be able to lift and maneuver heavy packages, typically at least 75 pounds. If packages are over 100 pounds, team lift with assistance from a fellow coworker. When required for bulk shipments, use forklifts.
  • Completion of basic and recurrent training in handling hazardous materials.
  • What it means. This role requires both initial training and ongoing updates on safety regulations, handling protocols, and emergency response for dangerous goods.
  • Proficient in interpreting and applying manuals, regulations, charts, and tables.
  • Strong verbal communication skills, capable of delivering clear and concise information in time-sensitive, high-pressure environments.

Package Handler

FedEx
Oakland, CA
03.2013 - 10.2014
  • Efficiently lifting and moving packages from delivery trucks to designated storage areas within the warehouse.
  • Accurately sorting packages by destination address using both conveyor systems and manual sorting methods.
  • Utilizing handheld scanners to capture package tracking information, ensuring accurate records.
  • Stacking packages onto pallets or ULD containers for safe storage and efficient transportation.
  • Following safety protocols, including the use of proper lifting techniques and personal protective equipment.
  • Communicating package damages, discrepancies, or operational challenges to supervisors to ensure quick resolution.

Education

Associate of Science -

Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Fremont
06-2024

High School Diploma -

Oakland High
Oakland
06-2008

Skills

  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Spill containment techniques
  • Effective communication
  • Transportation safety protocols
  • Quality assurance practices
  • Pay attention to detail
  • Knowledge of regulations
  • training and awareness

Timeline

Dangerous Goods Agent

FedEx
10.2014 - 11.2024

Package Handler

FedEx
03.2013 - 10.2014

Associate of Science -

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

High School Diploma -

Oakland High

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