Fumigation Specialist

Ecolab • Bowling Green, KY

2d • $37,700 - $56,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fumigation Specialist is a field-based role based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving Bowling Green and surrounding areas across bordering states. The specialist receives training to assist with fumigation services for facilities and cargo, including produce, pallets, and logs. The work involves operating in a physically active team environment and may require overnight shifts, substantial overnight business travel during peak season, and on-call availability outside normal working hours and on weekends as necessary.

The role uses handheld computerized devices and gas-monitoring equipment to manage and document services, inspect for structural, sanitation, and pest issues, and take readings during fumigations. The specialist follows labels and Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals, communicates with customers, maintains and uses personal protective equipment, and follows OSHA and customer safety requirements. The position requires obtaining applicable fumigation certifications and licenses, a TWIC card, and a CDL with a Hazmat endorsement.

Ecolab describes its mission as helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments. The company offers paid training and assistance obtaining required licenses, advancement opportunities, and access to resources, tools, and technology. Compensation is $37,700–$56,600 annually or hourly, with the specific basis not stated. Benefits are available from Day 1 and include health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, a pension, paid parental leave, discounted childcare resources, and education assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age due to the nature and hours of the work.
• Current and valid driver's license.
• Two years of work or military experience.
• Understand and interpret English labels and Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals; communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain required fumigation certifications and licenses under applicable country, state, and local laws.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card to access secure facilities.
• Ability to obtain a CDL with a Hazmat endorsement.
• Ability to wear and use a respirator or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 70 pounds at chest height.
• Ability to work in conditions that may include confined spaces, damp or dusty locations, freezing or hot conditions, and heights up to 150 feet, using ladders, scissor lifts, or aerial boom lifts.
• Ability to perform duties involving lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, climbing, use of hands and fingers, balancing, walking, standing, sitting, pulling, talking, and hearing.
• Anticipate 50% or more overnight business travel during peak season.
• Ability to work overnight shifts as needed and be on call during off-work hours and weekends as necessary.
• Must pass a background check and a drug test, including THC, upon receiving a job offer.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience reading product labels, computing and mixing accurate chemical concentrations, and following label requirements.
• Ability to use fumigation-management equipment, including electronic devices for recording and reporting data.
• Computer skills with database software, including industry-specific software; company network-based and cloud-based applications; smartphones; Microsoft Office; and other electronic devices used to access information and enter data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fumigation processes, including sealing, tarping, introducing fumigant, conducting fume readings, and aerating or de-gassing facilities.
• Use handheld computerized equipment to manage service and document structural, sanitation, and pest issues.
• Use gas-monitoring equipment to conduct readings during fumigations.
• Read, understand, and follow labels and Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals used during services.
• Communicate effectively with customers as needed.
• Inspect, maintain, and properly use personal protective equipment.
• Follow safety protocols, including OSHA-mandated and customer-specified guidelines.
• Use fumigation-management equipment, including electronic devices for recording and reporting data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available from Day 1.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Pension.
• Paid parental leave.
• Select discounted childcare resources.
• Education assistance.
• Paid training and assistance obtaining required licenses.
• Advancement opportunities within Specialty Pest Services and across Ecolab.
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED