Operations Coordinator-sa

**Who We**Are**
- ALARA Logistics is a small, privately owned company experiencing a period of both growth and maturity. We are a specialized logistics company headquartered in Houston, TX, with additional offices in Australia and South Korea. We focus on all phases of transportation including high-consequence material, difficult-to-transport cargo, oil-industry projects, and hazardous cargo from conception to production. We have a small team (15-20 people in Houston) of professionals with specialized experience and licenses in the transportation industry, as well as administrative and warehouse staff.

Our work environment is a close-knit group of motivated people. We value curiosity, professional drive, and a strong focus on customer service in our employees.

**Who You**Are**
- This role is a great fit for someone who has previously worked as a Dangerous Goods delivery driver/freight handler and is looking to extend their skills into the administration and sales element of Logistics operations. You will be physically fit and can perform tasks requiring manual handling. You are honest, accountable, and knowledgeable with the ability to perform in this role with a high level of discretion and professionalism.

You will have the desire to further develop work-related skills and talents, combined with integrity, responsibility, and ownership, are vital qualities that will help you succeed personally and professionally.

**Summary**

**Summary/Objective**

You will primarily be responsible for general warehousing duties and transporting hazardous materials safely and securely to designated locations within the South Australia and occasionally travel to other areas withion Australia.

The position involves the administration of logístical operational activity commencing from the quoting of services, taking off bookings for shipments from clients, packaging, preparation and completion of regulatory paperwork/forms, physical delivery, statutory reporting, and client invoicing. This will frequently involve the use of third-party logistics service providers.

**Job**Description**

**Role and**Responsibilities**
You should be able to demonstrate your ability to perform the following tasks within the first 12 months of starting in the role:
**Transportation**
- Transport of hazardous materials and strict adherence to safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Manage the safe transportation of a variety of dangerous goods, including flammable, toxic, corrosive, and radioactive materials, following all applicable regulations and internal protocols.
- Perform maintenance checks and upkeep the high standard of cleanliness of company vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Load, unload, and secure hazardous materials according to specified guidelines to prevent spillage or leakage during transit.
- Plan delivery routes efficiently to optimize time and minimize risks associated with hazardous cargo transportation.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, vehicle inspections, and incident reports as required by company policies and regulatory agencies.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers, customers, and regulatory authorities regarding delivery schedules, incidents, and compliance matters.
- Correct invoicing and payments of logistics operations.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies or incidents involving dangerous goods, following established emergency response procedures (if required).

**Warehouse**
- Implementing effective storage solutions to optimize space and accessibility.
- Ensuring inventory is properly labeled, stacked, and stored securely.
- Regularly updating inventory records to reflect accurate stock levels.
- Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and disposing of waste to maintain a neat environment.
- Reporting any malfunctioning equipment for prompt repairs.
- Conducting routine checks on warehouse machinery and tools.
- Safely operating equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Familiarizing yourself with emergency procedures and protocols.
- Acting swiftly and decisively in case of emergencies to ensure the well-being of all personnel.

**Task** Management**
- You will actively seek/provide regular feedback and support to ensure each shipment’s success.
- Keeping an up-to-date list of key contacts and interfaces

**Radiation Protection and Measurement (if**Required)**
- You will develop foundational knowledge of radiation safety principles, which will improve over time within the role.
- You will learn to operate and select the appropriate radiation instrument for the monitoring task.
- You will conduct radiation surveys to assess radiation levels (Dose Rates) for the purposes of the calculation of Transport Indexes and Categories
- Ensuring correct PPE is in use when working with radio actives and personal radiation monitors remaining in calibration
- Ensuring the up-to-date maintenance of key digital registers

**Regulatory**Compliance**
- Sound knowledge of local and national regula