Pest Control Field Scout

The Wonderful Company LLC; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafe

Gym

Clinic

Job summary

The Wonderful Citrus team in Visalia, CA is seeking a Field Scout to monitor crop health, identify pest and disease pressures, and collect critical field data to support decision-making. You will perform regular field visits, collect data, and assist in IPM strategies to ensure optimal crop performance.

Responsibilities include data collection on weeds, insects, diseases, environmental conditions, trap data, soil and tissue sampling, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Work independently and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable outdoors in varying weather and walking long distances.
• Familiar with mobile apps and GPS-based tools.
• Strong observational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular field visits to assess pest and disease presence and plant health.
• Collect data on weeds, insects, diseases, and environmental conditions.
• Place, collect, and count trap data.
• Record and report findings using scouting forms or apps.
• Assist IPM strategy implementation.
• Communicate findings to the Pest Control Advisor (PCA) promptly.
• Release biological control organisms where warranted.
• Collect soil and tissue samples for lab analysis.
• Follow supervisor directions and safety procedures.
• Wear safety gear and seek instructions when unsure.

Skills

Independence

Time management

Outdoor work

GPS tools

Observation & records

English literacy

Tools

GPS devices

Mobile apps

Job description

Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.

Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Field Scout to monitor crop health, identify pest and disease pressures, and assist in collecting critical field data to support decision-making. The Field Scout plays a key role in ensuring optimal crop performance through timely observations and reporting.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Perform regular field visits to assess pest and disease presence, and overall plant health.
• Collect data on weed populations, insect activity, disease symptoms, and environmental conditions.
• Place, collect, and count trap data.
• Record and report findings using standardized scouting forms, apps, or software platforms.
• Assist in the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies.
• Communicate findings and field observations to Pest Control Advisor (PCA) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Release biological control organisms where warranted.
• Collects soil and tissue samples for lab analysis.
• Other technical tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Must understand and follow Supervisor's directions and meet standards set for each job assigned.
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner. Required to wear all safety gear assigned and asks for instructions when unfamiliar or lacking knowledge of proper safety procedures.

Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and walking long distances in fields.
• Familiarity with mobile apps and GPS-based tools.
• Strong observational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to read and write English.

Additional Information

Wonderful’s dedication to you:

• Onsite Cafe, Gym, & Clinic
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held$6 billionglobal company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.