Back to search
Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag ā 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.
āWe know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please donāt hesitate to apply ā weād love to hear from you.ā
General Purpose and Scope of Position:Ā
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.Ā Ā This is a seasonal position that will start in the SUMMER OF 2026!
A Sample of WhatĀ YouāllĀ Do inĀ this Role:Ā
PrepareĀ andĀ installĀ traps for placement in the fieldĀ Ā
Inspect andĀ monitorĀ trapsĀ on a weekly basisĀ Ā
Maintain data counts of the number of pests trappedĀ Ā
Use GPS technology to map fieldsĀ Ā
Comply withĀ company safety standardsĀ Ā
Take soil samples as needed or directed by salesĀ Ā
Scout crops for economic pests and report to theĀ appropriate Sales RepresentativeĀ
Ā
What You Bring toĀ the Role:Ā
A strong interest in Agriculture, Plant Science, or HorticultureĀ Ā
Intermediate levelĀ proficiencyĀ with standard software including MS Office SuiteĀ Ā
Ability to safelyĀ operateĀ a vehicle within state laws and company policies and guidelinesĀ
Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)Ā
Ā
What Makes You a Great Fit:Ā
YouĀ haveĀ excellent interpersonal skillsĀ Ā
You canĀ repetitively bend, kneel,Ā and walk long distances while working in a non-climate-controlledĀ environment and outside in inclement weatherĀ Ā
You have excellent math skills and the ability toĀ maintainĀ accurateĀ countsĀ Ā
You are dependable and reliableĀ
YouāreĀ willing toĀ work overtime andĀ occasionally workĀ onĀ SaturdaysĀ Ā
Ā
Compensation and Benefits:Ā Ā
The base compensation for this position ranges from $13.75 to 18.37 per hour. Please note that wages may vary depending on skills and experience.Ā Ā
This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more informationĀ regardingĀ Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits:Ā https://mywebenefits.com/Ā Ā Ā
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 industryās 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.
Follow our career social media accounts!Ā
Instagram: IG ā¢Ā TikTok: TikTok ā¢Ā Facebook: FB ā¢ LinkedIn: LinkedIn
Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
