QA Technician Pest Control

QA Technician Pest Control

The QA Technician Pest Control is responsible for executing Hershey's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system at all Hershey QRC locations, including both insect, rodent, and vegetation control. Locations include manufacturing plants, office complexes, storage facilities, visitor center, and exterior grounds. Technician is required to travel to various sites and work independently in those areas. The technician will need to have a flexible work schedule (i.e. weekends, holidays, alternate shifts).

Scope of Responsibility :

• Apply pesticides in accordance to the label / regulations. Maintain detailed records of all applications and create reports for facilities serviced.
• Respond to service calls, investigate pest control issues, complete IPM inspections and assist with implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain pest control equipment to assure calibration to achieve operational target.
• Keep abreast of changes in regulations.
• Participate in manufacturing plant GMP / sanitation, review results and corrective actions with facility leadership.
• Develop knowledge of new tools in the IPM field and identify how they can be utilized to enhance Hershey's program.
• Participate in and / or lead special assignments, task teams, or project teams.
• Eliminating vegetative pest harborage points (i.e. cutting vegetation, filling in burrows; etc.) as needed.
• Inspecting the roof and doors of the plant, providing a safe working environment by identifying potential areas for water leaks and pest entrance points.
• Inspecting windows for missing screens and / or gaps in the screens which create potential areas for pest entrance points.
• Inspecting shipping docks for potential areas for pest entrance points.
• Monitoring of external grounds of the site to prevent pests from entering the facility.
• Identifying and recording rodent, bird, and insect activities / issues. Communicate to manufacturing plant leadership and facility leadership.
• Inspecting and tracking of Structural Defects (holes, cracks, crevices, etc.); following up and providing status updates until repairs have been completed.
• Inspection of food production equipment post clean inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Nearest Major Market : Harrisburg