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Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize, is the parent company for Ahold Delhaize's U.S. companies, including its local brands, Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, and the U.S. services companies, Retail Business Services, Peapod Digital Labs and ADUSA Supply Chain. When considered together, the local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA comprise the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest grocery retail group in the nation, operating more than 2,000 stores and distribution centers across more than 20 states and serving millions of customers each week through a uniquely local omnichannel experience. The Ahold Delhaize USA company team includes just over 100 associates across all East Coast office locations.

Pesticide Controller

Are you a certified pesticide professional who takes pride in maintaining safe, clean, and compliant operations? In this role, you'll be the trusted expert responsible for protecting our Distribution Centers from pest-related risks while supporting food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Your work directly impacts product integrity, associate safety, and customer trust.

FT Pesticide Controller - DC20 

What You'll Do

As the Pesticide Controller, you will lead and manage comprehensive pest control programs across grocery and perishable distribution facilities, ensuring full compliance with Federal and State regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and company standards.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Monitor and maintain all interior and exterior pest control devices across distribution center operations
• Identify, analyze, and proactively address actual and potential pest issues
• Order and manage pest control supplies including devices, rodenticides, insecticides, and herbicides
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve pest control programs to prevent and eliminate infestations
• Maintain accurate, compliant pest control records, logs, and documentation
• Manage Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), pesticide labels, and application records
• Ensure safe, clean, and hygienic storage and receiving environments
• Escort regulatory and third-party inspectors and support audits and inspections
• Partner with operations teams to reinforce hygienic practices and food safety standards
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, productivity, and cost control
• Stay up to date on industry best practices through ongoing certification and professional development
• Ensure compliance with Delhaize America standards for safety, accuracy, and productivity

Required Qualifications

• Active State Pesticide Applicator Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Working knowledge of computer applications and network systems
• Ability to maintain precise records and perform basic math and bookkeeping tasks
• Flexibility to work varying schedules as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills & Abilities That Set You Apart

• Ability to manage vendors and projects across multiple sites in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable interpreting and communicating highly technical regulatory documentation
• Self-directed problem solver who thrives in high-demand situations
• Willingness to travel approximately 30-40% as required
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

Physical Requirements

• Work in a warehouse setting with variable conditions (cool and hot temperatures, concrete floors, powered industrial equipment)
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 60 lbs

Why This Role Matters

You won't just be maintaining compliance-you'll be safeguarding food quality, protecting operations, and ensuring our distribution network runs safely and efficiently. If you're passionate about pest control, food safety, and operational excellence, this role offers meaningful impact and professional stability.

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we embrace and celebrate diversity. Our employees and prospective employees are treated with fairness, respect and dignity. We provide an equal opportunity workplace committed to hiring, training, compensating, and promoting persons based on their talents and abilities and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, family status, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.