Field Scout

DescriptionAre you a college student majoring in Agriculture, Plant Science or Horticulture? Do you possess excellent math skills? Do you have the ability to work overtime when necessary? If you said yes to these questions, and you have good interpersonal skills, we’d like to hear from you For a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with usGeneral Purpose and Scope of Position:Wilbur-Ellis is seeking an Agriculture Field Scout to be responsible for pest trap placement and monitoring/recording pest activity of various crops and pests. The Field Scout works closely with the field sales and the operations support team. This is a seasonal position.Key Skills and Abilities Include:College student majoring in Agriculture, Plant Science, or HorticultureKnowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)Intermediate level proficiency with standard software including MS Office SuiteAbility to safely operate a company vehicle within state laws and company policies and guidelinesRequires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employeesAbility to repetitively bend, kneel and walk long distances while working in a non-climate controlled environment and outside in inclement weatherExcellent math skills and the ability to maintain accurate countsDependability/reliability. Occasionally may need to work Saturdays.Good interpersonal skillsWillingness and desire to work overtime hours during busy seasons Key Personal Attributes Include:Proven leadership ability including the ability to build relationships with cross-functional team members including Product SpecialistsExcellent written and verbal and presentation communication skillsStrong time management skills with the ability to set prioritiesSkill in creative and critical thinking to achieve goalsAbility to remain detail-oriented with a wide range of responsibilitiesSpecific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:Prepare traps for placement in the fieldInstall traps in fields. Inspect and monitor weekly.Maintain data counts of the number of pests trappedUse GPS technology to map fieldsComply with company safety standardsTake soil samples as needed or directed by salesScout crops for economic pests and report to the appropriate Sales Representative Compensation and Benefits:In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $18.41 - $23.32 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. COMPANY CULTUREWilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employerWilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed and specialty chemicals and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.Wilbur-Ellis is for and about peopleWilbur-Ellis has enjoyedover ninety-three years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to quality work, our customers and each other. Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforceWilbur-Ellis invests heavily 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. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.Job Code:FIELD011262