Fumigator

Job Summary:

Sets up Flat Storage, Silo's and NW Bins for fumigation and fumigates. Operates the HDS dispenser using gas in a cylinder. Monitors work area looking for leaks during fumigation and aerate structures after fumigation cycle is completed. Assists fumigation lead in maintaining all fumigation records and licenses. Communicates to department lead or management of all issues and concerns.

Job Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares various sites and storage areas to be fumigated by cleaning, sealing and performing a safety check of the area to be fumigated. Responsible for the proper dispensation and disposal methods and types of fumigants involved in industrial and documents fumigation. Maintains all fumigation activity records.
• May be required to complete monthly summary usage reports for the Department of Agriculture in the absence of the Fumigation Lead.
• Require to perform weekly fumigation material inventory. Transport cylinders of gas to Sacramento from Blumenfield warehouse
• Other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. This may include, but not limited to, performing S.C.B.A. training and operating Levee, Blumenfield, Levee Warehouse and/or Silos.

POSITION DIMENSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level and Focus:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Years and Type of Related Experience Required:

• Must have QAC or QAL license.
• 2 years of fumigation experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Able to work in adverse conditions

Interpersonal and Communication:

• Position may require to performed duties alone or as a group.

Technical and Analytical:

• May be asked to assist and help solve technical problems in the field. Must be able to work with a variety of hand tools.

Administration and Operations:

• Work may consists of repetitive tasks and involve few choices. Must understand Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP processes and auditing, Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) and safety practices. Work is checked regularly. Effect of errors is minimal. Must have or be able to obtain a Hazardous Material Drivers' License.

Physical Demands:

• The position may require the ability to meet the physical demands of heavy lifting to carry out the assigned duties. May be required to attend outside training seminars. Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Work Environment:

• Position may require employee to work around energized equipment and is routinely exposed to hazardous materials. Position may require the exposure to various adverse conditions such as, heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, and grease, and chemical substance.

Special Equipment Used:

• Scissor lifts, Forklifts, Low range gas detector, high range gas detector and SCBA.

Education:

High School/GED (Required)

Other Job Details:

Work Shift:

Swing

Pay Type:

Hourly

Hourly Rate (if applicable):

$29.95

Targeted Exempt Salary Range (if applicable):

N/A

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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.