Agriculture Field Scout (Western MI)

Wilbur-Ellis•Sparta, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Agriculture Field Scout I is responsible for pest trap placement and monitoring/recording pest activity of various crops and pests. These roles will work out of one of our western Michigan faciltiies (Sparta, Grant, Hart, Watervliet, Three Rivers) supporting the sales team and customers in the area. The Field Scout works closely with the field sales team and the operations support team.

Requirements

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
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and digital tools used for field data collection, recordkeeping, and reporting
Ability to use GPS, mapping applications, and data insights to support accurate field monitoring and decision-making
Comfortable learning and adopting new technologies, including digital collaboration tools, mobile applications, and AI-powered productivity tools such as Copilot
Excellent interpersonal skills
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
Dependable and reliable
Willing to work overtime and occasionally work on Saturdays

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations

Responsibilities

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