Field Scout I Seasonal - Manteca, CA

Wilbur-Ellis • Manteca, CA

2d • $17 - $22

About The Position

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. THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION

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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations
• 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

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

Benefits

• This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.
• Employee Benefits: Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more.
• Talent Development: When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching.
• A Culture That Cares: We are one of the largest family-owned, privately held companies in the world – which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: The flexibility and close-knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We strive to build diverse teams and cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. We believe that the inclusion of all backgrounds and ideas makes us stronger and creates a community of belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees