Agriculture Field Scout

2 weeks ago

Pontiac, Michigan, United States Wilbur-Ellis Company Full time
Job Title: Agriculture Field Scout

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Agriculture Field Scout to join our team. As a key member of our field sales and operations support team, you will be responsible for pest trap placement and monitoring/recording pest activity of various crops and pests.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare traps for placement in the field
  • Install traps in fields and inspect and monitor weekly
  • Maintain data counts of the number of pests trapped
  • Use GPS technology to map fields
  • Comply with company safety standards
  • Take soil samples as needed or directed by sales
  • Scout crops for economic pests and report to the appropriate Sales Representative
Requirements:
  • College students majoring in Agriculture, Plant Science, or Horticulture preferred
  • Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)
  • Intermediate level proficiency with standard software, including MS Office Suite
  • Ability to safely operate a vehicle within state laws and company policies and guidelines
  • Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees
  • Ability to repetitively bend, kneel, and walk long distances while working in a non-climate controlled environment and outside in inclement weather
  • Excellent math skills and the ability to maintain accurate counts
  • Dependability/reliability
Benefits:
  • In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $13.51 to $16.88 per hour
  • Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience
About Wilbur-Ellis Company:

Wilbur-Ellis Company is a leading marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. We are a privately held and consistently profitable company, employing over 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential. We invest in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities.