Decontamination Technician/General Laborer - UniTech

UniFirst Corporation; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Decontamination Technician/General Laborer to join their production team. This role involves sorting and decontaminating various materials, ensuring a clean and organized work environment. With a commitment to employee growth, the company offers on-the-job training and promotes from within, creating ample opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy a balanced work-life with a standard 5-day work week, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including health insurance, 401K matching, and employee discounts. Join a diverse and inclusive team where your contributions truly matter!

Benefits

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• No prior nuclear experience required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Sort and package incoming waste materials for compliance.
• Decontaminate contaminated radiological materials and equipment.
• Clean and maintain the general site.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Forklift Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal!

UniTech is seeking a reliable and hardworking Decontamination Technician/General Laborer to join our UniTech team. As a Decontamination Technician/General Laborer in the Production Department, you will be responsible for sorting/decontamination on a wide variety of materials along with site cleaning and organization. At UniTech we provide a variety of shifts. Our standard is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Pay & Benefits:

On the job training & great hourly pay + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

What’s in it for you?

Training:
Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different areas of production. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.

Work Life Balance:
We offer up to 40-hours a week! No travel required.

Career Growth:
Some companies like to promote from within, we love to! Many of our managers started working on the production floor!

Culture:
Our family culture is what makes UniTech an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity:
At UniTech, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What you’ll be doing:

• Sort and package incoming waste materials to determine if the waste meets UniTech’s Bulk Survey for Release Program.
• Decontaminate contaminated radiological materials and equipment.
• Clean, organize and maintain the general site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• No prior nuclear experience required.
• High school or GED equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to work for long periods of time on concrete floor, in a non-climate-controlled building.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Forklift experience a plus.

About UniTech

UniTech Services Group, a division of UniFirst Corporation, became the first licensed provider of radiological laundry in the United States in 1957. UniTech continues to be a leader in providing nuclear personnel protection and laundry. UniTech’s management team boasts over 250 years of nuclear protective wear laundry experience, and UniTech provides protective clothing services to U.S. commercial.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.