JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.
The Dangerous Goods – Warehouse Distribution Specialist plays a critical role in executing day‑to‑day warehouse operations within a fast‑paced freight forwarding and logistics environment, with a specialized focus on the handling of regulated and dangerous goods (DG). This position is responsible for the accurate receiving, storing, segregation, picking, packing, and dispatching of cargo in compliance with applicable dangerous goods regulations, customer SOPs, and internal safety standards.
The Specialist ensures strict adherence to IATA, IMDG, DOT, and ADR regulations (as applicable) while supporting overall supply chain flow, warehouse productivity, and regulatory compliance. In addition to physical cargo movement, this role supports documentation accuracy, labeling, inspections, and system updates required for DG visibility and audit readiness. This individual is a key contributor to maintaining safety, compliance integrity, and service reliability within the warehouse operation.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
Perform job responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, potential and current customers and business partners.
Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.
In accordance with the Illinois state law, we are committed to providing pay transparency to all job applicants. For this position, the hourly payrate range is $19.50 - 22 /HR, depending on qualifications and experience. This range represents the full compensation potential for this role, and the specific compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on factors such as skills, experience, and other relevant qualifications.
The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT “KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.” JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.