Certified Applicator & WHS Lead

AgReserves, Inc.; Chico, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Profit-sharing bonus

Job summary

Berberian Nut Company is seeking a Certified Applicator Lead to oversee fumigation activities, ensure label compliance, and align schedules with warehouse operations. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory adherence, and continuous improvement through leadership and training.

The position requires a DPR-certified applicator license and a valid California driver's license, with the ability to manage inventory, monitor metrics, and mentor staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Applicator License (DPR) required and must supervise fumigation in compliance with regulations.
• Valid CA Driver's License required.
• Experience in warehouse operations or inventory management preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, PPE, SCBA procedures, and chemical handling.
• Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fumigation activities and ensure adherence to fumigant label requirements and treatment protocols.
• Align fumigation schedules with warehouse operations and inventory movement.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements to reduce downtime and costs.
• Train and mentor employees on fumigation, safety, and compliance standards.
• Maintain chemical inventory and documentation for audits and regulatory reporting.
• Enforce safety protocols and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to optimize product flow and standardize procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Warehouse operations experience

Education

Certified Applicator License (DPR)

Valid CA Driver's License

Job description

Berberian Nut Company is seeking a Certified Applicator Lead to oversee fumigation activities and ensure adherence to fumigant label requirements and regulatory standards. The Certified Applicator Lead supervises critical fumigation phases, coordinates schedules with inventory needs, and supports warehouse operations while driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement through leadership and training.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee fumigation activities and ensure adherence to fumigant label requirements and treatment protocols.
• Align fumigation schedules with warehouse operations and inventory movement.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements to reduce downtime and costs.
• Train and mentor employees on fumigation, safety, and compliance standards.
• Maintain chemical inventory and documentation for audits and regulatory reporting.
• Enforce safety protocols and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to optimize product flow and standardize procedures.

Qualifications:

• Certified Applicator License (DPR) by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) with ability to supervise fumigation in compliance with regulations.
• Valid CA Driver’s License.
• Experience in warehouse operations or inventory management.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, PPE, SCBA procedures, and chemical handling.
• Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
• Flexible schedule; able to work nights, weekends, and rotating shifts.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work involves office, shop, and field environments with exposure to chemicals, moving parts, and varying weather; PPE required.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.