Pest Control Technician

Grain Millers is hiring a Pest Control Technician. This is a permanent full-time position. This position is required to work Monday- Friday, 8-hour shifts .

ABOUT US:

Grain Millers is an international agri-business with interests in whole grain manufacturing, merchandising, Grain, and oilseed milling and other Value-added Manufacturing. We are one of the North America's premier Oat Milling companies that supplies customers both locally and globally. Our plants are located across North America with our Canadian headquarters in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sanitation Level II-Pest Control is a member of the Sanitation team and carries out all duties and responsibilities of the department as required.

This position is responsible for maintaining pest control devices and performing functions under the GMCC Integrated pest management program. This includes, but is not limited to, carrying out preventative and corrective action pertaining to pest related issues. Daily tasks include equipment and structural cleaning, maintaining sanitary conditions of all facility premises in a manner that is conducive to food safety and HACCP standards, and eliminates potential for pest harborage, infestation, and microbiological contamination.

You will be responsible for operating various types of powered mobile equipment and performing general grounds and facility maintenance such as pest control, mowing, trimming, raking, cleaning up grounds and removal of litter, shoveling snow from entrances, walkways, railway tracks/turnouts/crossings, and vehicle driveways assigned

This position is also required to assist other members of the sanitation team with day-to-day tasks .

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Must hold or have the ability to acquire a valid pesticide applicator structural and fumigation license(s).
• Knowledgeable in pest control requirements of a food processing environment.
• Ability to operate various types of Power Mobile Equipment.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge/previous experience of plant processing/ grain handling operations including sanitation practices.
• Must be able to work in a Grain processing environment that exposes staff to allergens such as grain dust.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel are preferred.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights and confined spaces.
• You must be comfortable working in an outside environment with exposure to extreme weather.

Grain Millers Canada offers excellent salary and benefits in accordance with the current Collective Agreement. We also offer our employees:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Overtime pays.
• Incentive pays program.
• Company match RRSP program
• The company supplied uniform and safety equipment.
• Sick & Vacation pay.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GMCC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including those from under-represented groups