Nuclear laundry Worker (TEMP)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to operating heavy industrial equipment, systems, and components, including but not limited to washers, dryers, conveyor systems and folding machines;

Involvement in shipping and receiving of customer laundry, including verifying customer quantities;

Sorting and classifying soiled laundry in appropriate silos/carts in accordance with the type of item and contamination level;

Logging items by RFID tag and sorting for processing in accordance with procedures;

Using a proprietary software to save records of operations;

Performing manual work as needed to run the process lines, including but not limited to: loading and unloading customer laundry into and out of machines; hanging plastic suits onto drying racks; moving carts/silos around the facility; manual folding and packing of some articles upon shipping;

loading and unloading customer laundry into and out of machines;

hanging plastic suits onto drying racks;

moving carts/silos around the facility;

manual folding and packing of some articles upon shipping;

Loading customer laundry in batches per the operations schedule and optimized wash cycles;

Regulating machine processes i.e. turning them on/off, turning levels and valves to control the volume of additives, specific cycles and temperature;

Ensuring all computer-controlled systems are functioning correctly and no lag times/delays exist in the automated processes;

Inspecting articles for wear, tear, and colour and then mending/repairing accordingly;

Performing oversight of process lines and aiding other line workers where needed.

Performing all duties in a safe manner and in compliance with Kinectrics policies and procedures;

Complying with quality procedures set in accordance with ISO9001;

Following all Kinectrics Technical Work Instructions related to operation of the laundry equipment;

Actively cooperating in pre-job brief discussions and identification of any hazards;

Following radiation safety standards and protocols and being familiar with the use of standard radiation protection equipment, such as personnel portal monitors, bulk monitors, small article monitors, etc.;

Involvement in scanning and monitoring of laundry items;

Understanding the unit operations for each process line and zoning divisions in the facility;

Providing support to the Radiation Protection Supervisor or RP technicians where necessary.

Identifying any bottlenecks in the process lines;

Working in conjunction with plant personnel to modify and improve the processing and packaging of laundry items;

Providing support to the facilities manager and laundry supervisor where needed, including: Informing the facilities manager of maintenance needs, such as identifying and reporting any equipment issues while operating the process lines; Following contingency plans where necessary; Alerting the managers when machine filters need to be changed or equipment needs repair; Assisting in the setup, takedown or relocation of production equipment; Maintaining inventory and communicating needs to the laundry supervisor;

Informing the facilities manager of maintenance needs, such as identifying and reporting any equipment issues while operating the process lines;

Following contingency plans where necessary;

Alerting the managers when machine filters need to be changed or equipment needs repair;

Assisting in the setup, takedown or relocation of production equipment;

Maintaining inventory and communicating needs to the laundry supervisor;

Participating in other continuous improvement or process improvement initiatives;

Other general duties as required, including housekeeping, janitorial and responding to emergency alarms.

High school diploma/GED

Verbal and written fluency in English

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work alone and in a team environment

Must have a strong attention to detail and to quality assurance requirements

Basic Microsoft Office computer literacy skills

Diligent in following conventional procedures

Quick learner: Ability to follow established laundry procedures Capable of learning how to use unique software

Ability to follow established laundry procedures

Capable of learning how to use unique software

Desire to work efficiently

Flexible in rotating between process lines

Must be physically capable of performing the duties assigned: Stamina needed to perform manual labor in an industrial setting, including lifting and carrying heavy objects, dexterous, good eye-hand coordination Ability to stand for duration of shift

Stamina needed to perform manual labor in an industrial setting, including lifting and carrying heavy objects,

dexterous, good eye-hand coordination

Ability to stand for duration of shift

An understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and safety best practices, operates with a safety conscious attitude

Experience in commercial laundry would be considered an asset

Knowledge of Radiological Safety would be considered an asset

Experience in applying event-free Human Performance fundamentals would be considered an asset (understanding stop when unsure, effective (3-way) communication, procedure use and adherence, self-check with verbalization)

This role may require the successful candidate(s) to complete the security clearance process and/or background check process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Kinectrics may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening of applications. All applications are also reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.