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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, we’d like to hear from you!

For over 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 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 that will start in the SUMMER OF 2025!

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

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. Occasionally may need to work Saturdays.

Good interpersonal skills

Willingness and desire to work overtime hours during the busy season

Key Personal Attributes Include:

Proven leadership ability, including the ability to build relationships with cross-functional team members, including Product Specialists

Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills

Strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities

Skill in creative and critical thinking to achieve goals

Ability to remain detail-oriented with a wide range of responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

Prepare traps for placement in the field

Install traps in fields. 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

Compensation and Benefits:

In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation ranges for this position is listed below. 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

Field Scout Level I: $13.51 - $18.00 per hour

Field Scout Level II: $15.10 - $20.16 per hour

COMPANY CULTURE

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 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 workforce

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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