Kroger · 1 day ago
Sr. Enterprise Pest Prevention Specialist
1014 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expKroger is the nation’s largest grocer, committed to feeding the human spirit through diverse teams and innovative practices. The Sr. Enterprise Pest Prevention Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of a pest prevention management program, ensuring food safety and compliance across all retail and supply locations. This role involves data analysis, training, and collaboration with third-party vendors to maintain a pest-free environment.
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Responsibilities
Support development and implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) program across the enterprise
Monitor, analyze, and summarize pest prevention data to support identification and communication of pest related risks to enable proactive risk mitigation across the enterprise
Report and communicate performance trends to inform data-driven improvements to pest prevention management
Support development of training and communication material for corporate, division, store, and supply chain teams understanding and execution of pest prevention program best practices
Train and educate employees on pest identification, prevention strategies, safe handling of materials, and proper reporting procedures
Serve as a liaison between 3rd party pest prevention providers and KR to resolve pest performance concerns, complaints, and ensure satisfactory services
Partner with 3rd party pest prevention providers to ensure all pesticide applications, equipment use adhere to federal, state, and KR requirements
Support evaluation of new facility designs and remodels in partnership with cross-functional partners to ensure pest prevention management is taken into consideration during development
Partner with ESS and Facilities Maintenance teams to assess and mitigate sanitation and structural opportunities to mitigate pest presence risk
Maintain pest prevention documentation and record-keeping systems to include but not limited to corporate policies, procedures, best practices, resources, contact list, etc
Develop good working relationships with state regulatory agencies
Support occasional evening or weekend work depending on pest prevention operational needs
Travel up to 30% to various locations to include stores, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and manufacturing sites to conduct inspections of facilities to identify pest risks, evaluate the effectiveness of current programs, and monitor performance
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Entomology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
2+ years of Pest Management experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong oral/written communication skills
Organizational, influence and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management principles, techniques, and best practices
Preferred
State-issued pest prevention license or certification in Integrated Pest Management
Knowledge of retail, manufacturing, and food distribution pest prevention program management
Proficiency in pest identification, pest biology, and the safe use of prevention methods and chemicals
Understanding of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations related to pest prevention
Project planning, problem solving and program support skills
Ability to interact with leadership and/or regulatory agencies
Benefits
A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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