Summary
About this role
Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!
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.
“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”
Role Overview:
An Agriculture Field Scout I is responsible for pest trap placement and monitoring/recording pest activity of various crops and pests. The Field Scout works closely with the field sales team and the operations support team.
A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role:
Prepare and install traps for placement in the field
Inspect and monitor traps 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 the appropriate Sales Representative
What You Bring to the Role:
A strong interest in Agriculture, Plant Science, or Horticulture
Intermediate level proficiency with standard software including MS Office Suite
Ability to safely operate a vehicle within state laws and company policies and guidelines
Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)
What Makes You a Great Fit:
You have excellent interpersonal skills
You can repetitively bend, kneel, and walk long distances while working in a non-climate-controlled environment and outside in inclement weather
You have excellent math skills and the ability to maintain accurate counts
You are dependable and reliable
You’re willing to work overtime and occasionally work on Saturdays
Compensation and Benefits:
The base compensation for this position ranges from $13.51 to $20.00 per hour. Please note that wages may vary depending on skills and experience.
This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
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.
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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About Wilbur-Ellis
Family owned since 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, specialty chemicals, and ingredients.
Since the beginning, Wilbur-Ellis has prided itself on looking forward. This relentless vision helped us grow into a multibillion-dollar business with employees and partners all over the world. It’s this tradition of always staying ahead that will carry us into the future.
Our 2,400 employees across North America are united by our shared values and driven by our passion for innovation. We know Wilbur-Ellis thrives when our employees do, which is why many have been with us for decades and others join to build their careers with us.
At Wilbur-Ellis, our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. To achieve this, we believe diversity and inclusion are an integral part of who we are as a company, now and into the future. We know that a diverse workforce leads to better insights, better decisions, and better products and services.
Our Portfolio:
- Agribusiness: Our approach to crop protection, nutrition and seed development combines years of expertise and service with the latest technology wherever you are, whatever your needs.
- Nachurs: Built on quality, integrity and innovation, NAS is a 70-year-old specialty chemical business that pioneered the low salt liquid starter fertilizer industry by introducing the first true solution liquid NPK fertilizer.
- Cavallo Ventures: We fund and champion progressive technology and daring entrepreneurs that support our three business divisions and beyond.
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What you'll do
- The Agriculture Field Scout I is responsible for pest trap placement and monitoring pest activity in various crops. They work closely with the field sales team and operations support team to ensure effective pest management.
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