Agriculture Field Scout: Pest Monitoring & Field Data

Wilbur-Ellis Company; Edmore (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis in Michigan is seeking an Agriculture Field Scout I to place and monitor pest traps across central Michigan (Edmore or Pewamo). You will work with the field sales and operations support teams to collect field data and ensure safety standards.

The role emphasizes outdoor, year-round fieldwork, data recording with MS Office, and using GPS tools to map crops and pests. A strong interest in agriculture and the willingness to work overtime on some Saturdays are expected.

Qualifications

• Interest in Agriculture, Plant Science, or Horticulture.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience with GPS or mapping applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install traps for pest monitoring.
• Inspect traps weekly and record pest activity.
• Maintain pest counts and map fields with GPS.
• Take soil samples as directed by Sales.
• Support field sales and operations teams.

Skills

Interest in Agriculture

MS Office proficiency

GPS mapping experience

Field data collection

Vehicle operation

Tools

MS Office Suite

GPS software

Copilot AI tools

Job description

Wilbur-Ellis in Michigan is seeking an Agriculture Field Scout I to place and monitor pest traps across central Michigan (Edmore or Pewamo). You will work with the field sales and operations support teams to collect field data and ensure safety standards.

The role emphasizes outdoor, year-round fieldwork, data recording with MS Office, and using GPS tools to map crops and pests. A strong interest in agriculture and the willingness to work overtime on some Saturdays are expected.