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Integrated Pest Management Scout (3-6 Month Contract)

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
United States, Wisconsin, Babcock
1522 Necedah Road (Show on map)
Feb 07, 2025
Agricultural Research & Integrated PestManagement (IPM) Scout 2025 Season (Mid-May through end of August) Support the Wisconsin Ocean Spray Agricultural Sciences Team by working independently and collaborating on a variety of research and pest management projects. Conduct weekly visits and inspections of grower-owned properties for the purpose of monitoring insect, disease and weed pest populations throughout the growing season. Duties:
  • Monitor cranberry beds for insects, disease and weeds
  • Conduct routine insect sweep net samples and counts
  • Visually inspect commercial cranberry beds
  • Change pheromone traps/baits weekly
  • Calculate percent in-bloom and out-of-bloom
  • Collect insects and weeds for grower reference and identification
This position requires the ability to:
  • Document accurate and precise field notes
  • Efficiently learn and operate IPM software
  • Communicate effectively with growers and IPM supervisors
  • Construct maps and summary reports
  • Work in all seasonal weather conditions
  • Pass a drug test, background check and driver's record check

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

  • Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
  • Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
  • Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
  • Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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