What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Pest Management Scout (3-6 Month Contract) position at COR - Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. (OSC-1000)?
Agricultural Research & Integrated Pest Management (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.
