Pest Control Associate 1

Work Shift:

Day

Pay Type:

Hourly

Hourly Rate (if applicable):

$25.80

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):

N/A

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under general supervision, the Pest Control Associate I is responsible for assisting in the control of stored product pests throughout the facility. Duties include insecticide spraying, fogging, placing pheromone and rodent traps, and applying rodenticides, all while ensuring minimal impact on product quality. Following Blue Diamond Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), policies, and PPE safety procedures while performing all job duties will be essential in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects, bait or replace if necessary, all rodent traps and bait boxes throughout the facility and record findings daily. 
• Checks and records insect activity of pheromone traps weekly or as directed. 
• Spray for weed and insect control. 
• Inspect, bait or replace all mouse traps, rat traps and bait boxes throughout the facility and record findings daily.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

                           

WHAT YOU NEED

*Minimum qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• SCBA gear, gas detectors high & low range, Microgen foggers, forklift, Scissor lift and Sweeper/Scrubber.
• Must pass physical including series of blood tests.
• Ability to climb ladders and cross high catwalks.
• Must be able to walk plant areas and lift 50 lbs.
• Basic computer and math skills
• 1 year of pest control experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.

WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE .

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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.