Trap Checker-Crop Scouting - Sparta, MI area

Hiring Organization: Wilbur-Ellis
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Sparta, MI
Application Due Date: April 15, 2023

Trap Checker Job Description – Sparta, MI

 

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

 

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking a trapper for the Sparta region to be responsible for pest trap placement and monitoring/recording pest activity of various crops and pests. The trapper works closely with the support teams and consultants. This is a seasonal position starting May 1-August 18th.

 

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

 

  1. Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)
  2. Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees
  3. Ability to repetitively bend, kneel and walk long distances while working in a non-climate-controlled environment and outside in inclement weather
  4. Excellent math skills and the ability to maintain accurate counts
  5. Dependability/reliability. Occasionally may need to work Saturdays
  6. Good interpersonal skills
  7. Willingness and desire to work overtime hours during busy seasons

 

Key Personal Attributes Include:

 

  1. Proven leadership ability including ability to build relationships with cross-functional team members including Sales Representatives
  2. Excellent written and verbal and presentation communication skills
  3. Strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities
  4. Skill in creative and critical thinking to achieve goals
  5. Ability to remain detail-oriented with a wide range of responsibilities

 

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

 

  1. Prepare traps for placement in the field
  2. Install traps in fields. Inspect and monitor on a weekly
  3. Maintain data counts of the number of pests trapped on Agverdict
  4. Use GPS technology to map fields
  5. Comply with company safety standards
  6. Opportunity choose and lead a project and present findings
  7. Collaborate with other support teams in Sparta and West Michigan areas
  8. Other duties as assigned

 

Compensation and Benefits:

 

  1. Competitive hourly wage (to be determined based on experience and other factors)
  2. Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, vacation, sick time, life insurance,

+ more); Pension Plan, 401k match up to 3%

  1. Drug-Free Workplace

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