Agribusiness Operations
Field Scout
General Purpose and Scope of Position
The Agriculture Field Scout will be 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.
Search open positionsKey Skills and Abilities Include
- College student majoring in Agriculture, Plant Science, or Horticulture
- Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)
- Intermediate level proficiency with standard software including MS Office Suite
- Ability to safely operate a company vehicle within state laws and company policies and guidelines
- Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees
- 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
- Dependability/reliability. Occasionally may need to work Saturdays.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Willingness and desire to work overtime hours during busy seasons
Key Personal Attributes Include
- Proven leadership ability including the ability to build relationships with cross-functional team members including Product Specialists
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
- Strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities
- Skill in creative and critical thinking to achieve goals
- Ability to remain detail-oriented with a wide range of responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include
- Prepare traps for placement in the field
- Install traps in fields. Inspect and monitor 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 appropriate Sales Representative
AGRIBUSINESS OPERATIONS CAREER OPPORTUNITY MATRIX
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BENEFITS
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