Pest Control Coordinator

About the role

The Temporary Pest Control Coordinator will lead a focused pest management improvement initiative within a food manufacturing facility. This project-based role will serve as the primary liaison between the facility and the contracted pest control provider, driving execution of key pest prevention strategies and ensuring timely completion of corrective actions. The ideal candidate will have a scientific background, strong project management skills, and preferably experience in food manufacturing, food safety, environmental health, or quality systems. Success in this role will require a proactive, results-driven individual who can effectively influence cross-functional teams, manage priorities, and build productive relationships with both internal stakeholders and external service providers.

The manager is looking for a candidate with a minimum of 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility pest control improvement plans
• Oversee the installation of additional traps and bait stations
• Support exterior treatment programs
• Partner on landscaping enhancements designed to reduce pest pressure
• Maintain a relentless focus on action item completion, accountability, and program effectiveness
• Conduct routine inspections throughout the facility, including exterior grounds, trailer yards, dock areas, case rooms, storage locations, and production environments
• Identify signs of pest activity, structural deficiencies, sanitation concerns, and opportunities for pest exclusion, while ensuring necessary repairs and corrective actions are promptly addressed
• Work closely with the Quality team, Maintenance, Operations, Sanitation, and the pest control provider to strengthen the site's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, improve audit readiness, and support the facility's food safety and quality objectives through effective monitoring, communication, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Scientific background
• Strong project management skills
• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• Preferably experience in food manufacturing, food safety, environmental health, or quality systems

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm