Matthew Alvarado
Dangerous Goods Agent
Saugus,Massachusetts
Summary
A detail-oriented, safety-focused and experienced Dangerous Goods Agent with over 20 years of successful experience in handling and transportation of dangerous goods. Excellent track record of compliance with national and international regulations governing the safe handling, packaging, and transportation of hazardous materials. Proven ability to manage inventory, process shipments and provide technical guidance to colleagues.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dangerous Goods Agent
FedEx Express
07.2015 - Current
- Leading Dangerous goods team through daily operations
- Working with offsite customer account making sure dangerous goods paperwork and packages meet the proper regulations
- Entering dangerous goods shipment data into Fedex system using smartdg and workbench programs
- Using TRIPS system to launch shuttles and ctvs that contain dangerous goods
- Performing Monthly audits on spill cleanup cabinet and the dangerous goods retention paperwork cabinet
- Working with management so that dangerous goods are moved safely though fedex system
- Communicate with dangerous goods analysts through phone or email for upcoming changes or questions regarding dangerous goods
- Manage dangerous goods shipments of all types, ensuring compliance with all regulations, guidelines and customer requirements
- Provided training and guidance to new dangerous goods agents and other personnel
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for hazardous materials handling, storage, transport and disposal
- Conduct annual hazardous material competencies and Safety Health and Environmental Training (SHE) for all personnel
- Experienced in preparation and filing of dangerous goods transportation documents and accompanying regulatory certifications
Spill Cleanup Agent
FedEx Express
08.2003 - 07.2015
- Loading dangerous good packages into pallets and containers using proper separation Presenting paperwork and accessible dangerous goods containers to flight crew
- Using autodg to move dangerous goods shipments through FedEx's computer system
- Communicating with ramp agents for proper dangerous goods loading on aircrafts and ctvs Training new employees on proper containers buildup and autodg system cleaning up package spills and reporting them to Dangerous goods administration
Package Handler
FedEx Express
08.2000 - 08.2003
- Downloading packages on to different belts by destination code
- Scanning packages
- Splitting packages on conveyer belts to the proper destination
- Pulling containers on roller deck
- Loading feeder planes and other aircrafts
Education
MA - undefined
North Quincy High School
06.2000
Skills
- Leadership Experience
- Organizational skills
- Problem Resolution
- Customer service
- Dangerous goods handling and transport regulations
- Hazardous materials classification and identification
- Strategic planning and project management
- Effective communication and collaboration
- Computer literacy in
- MS Office suite and transport management systems
Certification
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
- DOT Hazardous Materials Regulation
-OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Timeline
Dangerous Goods Agent
FedEx Express
07.2015 - Current
Spill Cleanup Agent
FedEx Express
08.2003 - 07.2015
Package Handler
FedEx Express
08.2000 - 08.2003
MA - undefined
North Quincy High School