Fumigation Specialist

At Ecolab, we partner to make the world cleaner, safer and healthier \u2013 helping customers succeed while protecting people and the resources vital to life. As a Fumigation Specialist, you'll join the Specialty Pest Elimination team dedicated to providing high-quality fumigation services to major seaports and inland locations across Macon-Fitzgerald, GA.

What's in it For You:

• Starting Day 1 access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources and more!
• Paid training program allowing you to learn from successful professionals
• Work collaboratively in a physically active environment with a team of fumigation experts
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a growing company that is passionate about protecting the resources vital to life
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment

What Will You Do:

• Provide quality fumigation services including but not limited to, import and export commodities, shipping containers, vessels, and structures
• Transport fumigant to customer locations
• Use hand-held gas monitoring equipment to conduct readings
• Read, understand, and follow labels and MSDS forms for hazardous chemicals used during services provided
• Effectively communicate with customers as needed
• Inspect, maintain, and utilize Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) properly
• Follow proper safety\u202fprotocols\u202fincluding\u202fOSHA mandated\u202fand customer-specified guidelines
• Maintain your CDL with hazmat endorsement, state fumigation license(s), and TWIC card
• Other duties as assigned by the District Manager, Field Operations Manager and/or Master Fumigator

Position Details:

• This is a field-based position and may require travel, including occasional overnights, to the following cities and surrounding areas:

• Macon/Fitzgerald, GA with some travel throughout North GA, TN, AL, and MS

• 50% or more overnight travel for business may be required during the peak season

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous pest or fumigation experience
• Due to the nature and hours of work, must be 18 years of age or older\u202f
• Position requires a current and valid driver's license
• Position requires state fumigation certificate/license pursuant to country or state /local laws or the ability to obtain one
• Position requires a CDL with hazmat endorsement
• Position requires a TWIC card or the ability to obtain one
• Position requires the ability to understand product labels, compute and mix accurate concentrations of chemicals, and follow all label requirements
• Must be able to work overnight shifts as required
• Willingness to be on-call during off-work hours and weekends as necessary
• Position requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally, and in writing\u202f
• Employer conducts a background check and drug screen on all candidates who receive a job offer
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Physical Demands:

• Must be capable of wearing a respirator
• Position requires lifting/pushing/carrying up to 70 pounds chest high
• Position requires working in a variety of conditions which may include confined spaces, damp and/or dusty locations, freezing and/or hot conditions
• Essential duties of this position include lifting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, using hands and fingers, balancing, walking, standing, talking, and hearing.
• Drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed to determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of Pest Elimination and Fumigation experience
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail\u202f
• Ability to use all equipment involved in\u202ffumigation\u202fmanagement services, including electronic devices for recording and reporting data
• Computer Skills: database software (including industry-specific software), company network-based and cloud-based applications, smartphones, Microsoft Office, and other electronic devices used to access information and enter data

About Pest Elimination:

Our Pest Elimination team proudly serves our communities and customers by safeguarding public health, food safety and property from the damaging effects of pests. Focused exclusively on commercial pest solutions, we deliver science-based expertise and cutting-edge innovation to solve the industry's most complex pest challenges. By partnering with our customers in these markets, you can be part of a team that helps protect facilities, employees, and brands at a time when it's more important than ever.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $36,700-$55,100. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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