Material Handler (Radioactive Waste Specialist)

Job Title: Material Handler (Radioactive Waste Specialist)

Starting Pay: $25-30/hr plus OT available

Location: Indianapolis IN

Schedule- M-F 7:30am-4pm

• They are opening to both degreed candidates and non degreed candidates
• Someone with a hands on background works well for this role
• This position is very hands on
• There is room for advancement and they are building another facility they are going to need supervisors and leaders for
• They will be receiving Radioactive material from a cancer facility
• They will scan this material and sort into specific drums based on type
• They will be wearing protective gear at all times including: gloves, glasses, tyvek suit, boots and sometimes a lead vest
• They will have 3 separate monitors on their body at all times
• Facility is temp controlled
• Forklift is a bonus but not a must

Our client is looking for a Material Handler - Radioactive Waste Specialist. This Specialist frequently handles radioactive, hazardous chemicals and biological waste and is responsible for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. This role is considered safety-sensitive.

Responsibilities: Technical:

• Maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Flexibility with working schedule as start and end times may vary
• Developing a strong working knowledge local site requirements and state and local regulations
• Assist EHS team as requested
• Participate in Rad focused training and development

Hands-on:

• Handle chemicals and hazardous waste in small and large containers
• Handle low level radioactive waste
• Utilize a Geiger counter as well as other tools to assess levels of radiation in industrial waste streams
• Perform onsite waste management routine & regulatory inspections
• Prepare and manage routine waste shipments including creating all transportation documents as required by regulations
• Willingness to wear a respirator when necessary

Customer Service:

• Provide clients with high-quality and professional customer service
• Professional attitude, high energy, and high-level communication skills required when dealing directly with client representatives
• Support our on-site Emergency Response during working hours

Basic Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Basic knowledge of, or interest in, hazardous waste field
• Self-motivated person with the desire to learn
• Ability work independently
• Successful completion of OSHA/DOT physical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship
• Must have a reliable form of transportation
• Must be willing to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC)
• Upon employment, you will be required to participate in a random drug screening program (inclusive of THC) as part of our company’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis
• Must be willing to work flexible hours within the work week (Monday through Friday)
• Availability to work weekends as needed