Hazardous Materials Handler at Masco Corporation in Vista, CA

Are you an expert in hazardous materials handling with a passion for safety and precision? Masco Corporation, a leader in home improvement and wellness products, is hiring a Hazardous Materials Handler for their Finished Goods team in Vista, California. This role ensures safe, compliant shipping of chemicals and parts domestically and internationally via LTL, TL, ocean, air, and small parcel carriers. If you excel in forklift operations, hazmat regulations (IATA, IMDG, DOT CFR-49), and inventory management, apply now for this mid-level opportunity.

About Masco Corporation

Masco Corporation is a global leader in home improvement, wellness, and building products. Through brands like Watkins Wellness, they create products that enhance health and well-being. Headquartered with key operations in Vista, CA, Masco offers a dynamic environment focused on innovation, employee growth, and community impact. Join a company proud of its reputation for leadership and commitment to 'Feel good. Live well.' With competitive pay, profit sharing, and top-tier benefits, Masco supports your career in the thriving manufacturing sector.

Job Summary

As a Hazardous Materials Handler, you'll manage the end-to-end process of receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping hazardous and non-hazardous goods. Key focus areas include compliance with international standards, forklift operations, ERP system use, and quality checks. This full-time, mid-level position in Vista, CA, requires detail-oriented professionals with 2+ years of hazmat experience. Estimated salary: $52,000 - $78,000/year based on location and skills (5-10% buffer applied).

Why This Role Matters: Your Ripple Effect

Your work directly impacts Masco's supply chain efficiency and regulatory compliance, ensuring products reach customers safely worldwide. From crafting Dangerous Goods Declarations (DGD) to securing loads in trailers, you'll play a vital role in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely receive and count incoming materials, close transfers in ERP system, and stock on designated racks.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load/unload trailers, move materials, and secure shipments with load locks.
• Verify quantities/part numbers, label/mark shipments, and prepare DGD forms, commercial invoices per DOT CFR-49 (ground), IATA (air), IMDG (ocean).
• Review hazmat checklists for federal compliance before shipping LTL, TL, small parcel (UPS, FedEx, DHL), or international freight.
• Process sales returns (SRO), COD/non-COD shipments, run End-of-Day reports, and order weekly supplies.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory adjustments, part lookups, and assist with back-order queries.

Skills & Qualifications

To succeed, bring these essential skills:

• Hazmat Expertise: Certifications in IATA, IMDG, DOT CFR-49 strongly preferred.
• Equipment Proficiency: Forklift experience (certification required); standup order picker/turret truck a plus.
• Technical Skills: Computer literacy, accurate data entry, ERP experience preferred.
• Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, quality-focused, excellent communication for team and cross-level interactions.
• Education/Experience: High school diploma/GED; 2+ years in stocking, order pulling, packing, hazmat shipping, forklift ops.

Benefits & Perks at Masco Corporation

Masco values its employees with industry-leading perks:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Company bonus and profit sharing programs.
• 401k with generous match.
• Education assistance for career growth.
• Supportive culture in a growing industry leader.

Work in Vista, CA, near beaches and urban amenities, with a team dedicated to excellence.

FAQ

What hazmat certifications are needed? IATA, IMDG, DOT CFR-49 strongly preferred.

Is forklift experience required? Yes, with ability to certify.

What shift is this? Standard warehouse hours; full-time.

How to apply? Submit resume via Masco careers portal.

Salary range? Estimated $52K-$78K/year based on Vista, CA market data.

Join Masco Corporation today and make your mark in hazardous materials handling. Keywords: hazmat handler jobs Vista CA, forklift operator careers, IATA shipping roles, warehouse jobs Masco.