Pest Control Associate 1

Blue Diamond Growers • Salida, CA

3d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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.
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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.
• In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.

What This Job Offers

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