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Are 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, wed like to hear from you!
For nearly 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 us!
General 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 Horticulture
Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)
Intermediate level proficiency with standard software including MS Office Suite
Ability to safely operate a company 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
Key Personal Attributes Include:
Excellent math skills and the ability to maintain accurate counts
Dependability/reliability. Occasionally may need to work Saturdays.
Good interpersonal skills
Willingness and desire to work overtime hours during busy seasons
Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:
Prepare traps for placement in the field
Install traps in fields. Inspect and monitor on a weekly basis.
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 appropriate Sales Representative
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience and other factors
Comprehensive employee health and retirement benefit offerings
Interested in this position?
Apply online at: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/WIL1015WELC/JobBoard/301f072f-bb97-f32c-497b-18cdfbd619ce/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=2b0f4a3d-6ef8-4f73-a47a-bf8bd4eb6dfb
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