Blue Diamond Growers is Hiring a Pest Control Operator Near Sacramento, CA
Work Shift: Day Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A JOB OVERVIEW: Under general supervision engages in the execution of Pest Control tasks to ensure that Blue Diamond facilities meet regulatory and corporate standards. RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs daily pest control audits of the facility. Document findings and report findings to department manager. Document weekly pheromone, rodent, and bird activity on excel spreadsheet. Coordinate all insecticide application with department lead and manager (fogging, crack & crevice) Communicate fogging application Notice of Intent to all Sacramento Recipients by e-mail. Maintain food safety pest charts and maps. Responsible to document chemical usage. Required to maintain and re-order chemical inventory, PPE, traps, and all other required pest control tools to perform job properly when needed. Replace pheromones in traps per label requirements or sooner. Make continuous improvement recommendations. Other duties as required. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum level of education required. High School Diploma or GED Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience. Possess a QAC, QAL or any other pest control license excepted by the state of California Department of Pesticide Regulations Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g., Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.) Able to work in adverse conditions, Computer skills with strength in excel spreadsheets. Pest identification Position will require you to perform duties alone or as a group. Communicate daily with hourly and salaried employee’s pest control activities. May be asked to assist and help solve technical problems in the pest control field. Must be able to work with a variety of hand tools, monitoring devices and small equipment (portable fogger). Work may consist of repetitive tasks and involve few choices. Must understand Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP processes and auditing, Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) and safety practices. Work is checked regularly. Effect of errors is minimal. Position may require employee to work around energized equipment and is routinely exposed to hazardous materials. Position may require the exposure to various adverse conditions such as, heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, and grease, and chemical substance. Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable) N/A Other job requirements (e.g., certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.) experience, etc.) The position may require the ability to meet the physical demands of heavy lifting to carry out the assigned duties. May be required to attend outside training seminars. Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required. Special Equipment used: Scissor lifts, Forklifts, PAC 7000, 3M 1660 Series APR & SCBA. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to communicate with others and regularly climb stairs. On shift employee is constantly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking, and lifting less than 10 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position may require employee to work around loud energized equipment and is routinely exposed to hazardous materials for extended periods of time. Exposure to adverse conditions can be, but are not limited to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, herbal aromas, airborne particles, grease, and chemical substances. Team member safety is very important to us and more information is available through Blue Diamond Health and Safety. 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 . Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Ready to get started? Apply now! 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. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About Blue Diamond In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.
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