Shipper

EnergySolutions; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergySolutions in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks a Radiation Worker responsible for shipping and inspecting radioactive materials, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. The ideal candidate will handle documentation, track materials, and perform radiation surveys under supervision.

A High School Diploma and 1 year of experience in a similar role are required, alongside knowledge of radiation instrumentation and protections. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work under extreme conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a radiation worker.
• Must qualify as an EnergySolutions certified broker/shipper.

Responsibilities

• Receive and ship radioactive materials, ensuring all documents are completed.
• Inspect incoming shipments for compliance with DOT and customer requirements.
• Perform radiation/contamination surveys and visual inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of radiation instrumentation

Knowledge of radiation protections

Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Receives and ships various radioactive materials, analyzes shipments to assure proper completion of required documents, inspects shipments for compliance with DOT, EnergySolutions and customer requirements, and works with other departments to properly register material for shipment or processing in a timely manner.
• Reviews all incoming shipping documents in preparation for acceptance, including an advanced review of Mixed Waste (MW) shipments.
• Inspects all incoming shipments visually for proper marking, labeling and placarding.
• Performs a radiation/contamination survey and visual inspection of container.
• Enters data, accepts and tracks shipments in EnergySolutions waste tracking systems.
• Works with generators and the business development department on resolving manifesting issues.
• Completes shipping paperwork and packages laboratory shipments for offsite analysis.
• Completes all paperwork for waste generated at the site for storage or disposal, including properly blocking/bracing containers for transport and ensuring all markings, labels and placards are placed on containers.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

• Strong knowledge of radiation instrumentation
• Strong knowledge of radiation protections
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and kneel
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures
• Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
• Basic math skills; mechanical ability
• Ability to perceive depth and adjust focus
• Ability to see close and distance, basic colors/shades, and peripheral vision
• Basic hand/eye coordination; ability to manipulate packages
• Ability to wear protective equipment such as: goggles, ear plugs, hard hat, gloves, and steel toe boots
• Forklift certified

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Certifications

• Must qualify as an EnergySolutions certified broker/shipper

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a radiation worker

Preferred Experience

• None

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.