Pesticide Controller

A great career opportunity

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize, is the parent company for Ahold Delhaize's U.S. companies, including its local brands, Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, and the U.S. services companies, Retail Business Services, Peapod Digital Labs and ADUSA Supply Chain. When considered together, the local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA comprise the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest grocery retail group in the nation, operating more than 2,000 stores and distribution centers across more than 20 states and serving millions of customers each week through a uniquely local omnichannel experience. The Ahold Delhaize USA company team includes just over 100 associates across all East Coast office locations.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Certified and licensed pesticide applicator who maintains programs to control, monitor, and/or eliminate pests that could adversely affect stored items. To manage and monitor all pest control issues for Distribution Centers to maintain compliance with all Pest Control laws at Federal and State levels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for monitoring pest control devises (interior and exterior) at the Grocery and Perishable operations and change out bait's stations.
• Analyze all actual and potential pest problems.
• Order applicable pest control devices, rodenticides, insecticides, and herbicides.
• Check all pest control and pest monitor devices.
• Provide programs (existing and new) that will/can be applied in such a manner that will limit/eliminate pest problems.
• Keep all Pest Control records current and maintained in a manner to conform to company, state and federal policies.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labels. Post and record any and all applications of pesticides. Keep records current.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for all stored items.
• Escort regulatory and private inspectors, maintain associate hygienic practices, clean and safe storage/receiving practices and any other application that is listed or implied under the Federal and State rules and regulations as listed in the GMP's (Congressional Good Manufacturing Practices
• Maintain current pesticide certifications/licenses by attending applicable (pest/pesticide) seminars.
• Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting their work group or center that will maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs
• Ensure compliance with Delhaize America standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• State pesticide applicator certification is required.
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• Possess good communication, verbal and written skills
• Must demonstrate sound judgment and solid analytical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of computer applications and network systems
• Ability to maintain accurate records, basic math functions, reading and bookkeeping.
• Ability to be flexible and work varying schedules

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions (i.e. cool temperatures, concrete floors, powered industrial trucks)
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to and including 60 lbs.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• High school education

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email [email protected] 

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we embrace and celebrate diversity. Our employees and prospective employees are treated with fairness, respect and dignity. We provide an equal opportunity workplace committed to hiring, training, compensating, and promoting persons based on their talents and abilities and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, family status, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.