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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:

• Strong interest 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. 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:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $15.77 to $21.03 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits, https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

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Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed 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 people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 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 a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

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Wilbur-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.

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