The Hershey Company · 8 hours ago
QA Technician Pest Control
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Hershey Company is seeking a QA Technician – Pest Control responsible for executing their Integrated Pest Management system across various locations. The role involves applying pesticides, maintaining pest control equipment, and conducting inspections to ensure a safe working environment.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of Hershey area manufacturing plants and corporate office facilities a plus
Knowledge of sanitation programs
Confined space certified or training within the first 3 months
Fall protection certified or training within the first 3 months
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus or Full-face respirator certified or pass medical physical within first 3 months
Obtain PA Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator Category (20 Commodity & Space Fumigation) within the first 3 months
Education/Experience – Associated of Arts in related field and minimum of 2+ years as a QA Technician or equivalent related experience
Must possess a PA Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate (Certified in Category 11 Household Pest Control)
Valid Driver's License is required
Company
The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (6)
2023 (7)
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2021 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.62B2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Kirk Tanner
Chief Executive Officer
Michele Buck
President & CEO
Recent News
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