Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients on a scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary:
The Pest Control Supervisor will assist with implementation and management of all aspects of the Pest Control program and ensure that the objectives established by management, regulatory programs and project plans are met. Must be willing to perform primary duties during weekend production shutdown.
Position Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate written records of chemical and pesticide usage, dosage, storage, and treatment dates.
- Fumigates enclosures with toxic gases.
- Places poisonous paste or bait and mechanical traps where pests are present.
- Cleans areas that harbor pests in preparation for insecticide application/fumigation.
- Ability to execute an Integrated Preventive Pest Control Program.
- Maintain and review all pest control and food safety documentation to ensure goals and objectives are met.
- Makes suggestions for and carries out pest control program for all plant areas, and buildings.
- Inspects plant and grounds to ensure compliance to program standards.
- Develops and conducts plant audits.
- Reviews audits of plant inspections and implements corrective actions to be taken.
- Directs personnel in execution of pest-control procedures.
- Responsible for inventory control / ordering of pest control program equipment and materials.
- Inspects premises for unsanitary practices and conditions.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Applicator License required
- Pest and Commodity Fumigation Certification required
- Bachelor’s degree in science or like field preferred.
- 2-5 years of experience in Pest Control Management required.
- Two to five years’ supervisory experience.
- Food manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience in Safety and Food Safety programs required.
- Knowledge of various analytical techniques and procedures used in the food industry.
- Strong people management, communication, motivational, and customer service skills.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.