Integrated Pest Management Technician

Daybreak Foods, Inc.; Graettinger (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. in Iowa is seeking a Pest Control Technician to oversee and implement an integrated pest management program across production facilities.

The role involves walking pits and cage rows to estimate pest populations and operating spraying equipment to apply pesticides as needed. The candidate should possess a High School diploma or GED, with technical training and pesticide applicator certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Pesticide applicator exam or certification is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn maintenance and operation of spraying systems.

Responsibilities

• Walk pits and cage rows weekly to estimate pest population in all houses.
• Operate spraying equipment to apply pesticides to buildings and grounds.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly pesticide application schedules.
• Monitor pest populations across the complex.
• Maintain all spraying and other pest control equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pesticide handling

Equipment operation

Reading labels

Basic math

Willing to learn

Education

High School or GED

Technical Training

Pesticide Applicator Exam

Job description

Daybreak Foods, Inc. in Iowa is seeking a Pest Control Technician to oversee and implement an integrated pest management program across production facilities.

The role involves walking pits and cage rows to estimate pest populations and operating spraying equipment to apply pesticides as needed. The candidate should possess a High School diploma or GED, with technical training and pesticide applicator certification preferred.