What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Seasonal Field Inspector position at Illinois Crop Improvement Association?
If interested contact us at 217-359-4053 for an application or go to our website at www.ilcrop.com and click on the “About Us” tab then click “Careers” then click on the employment application. There is a higher hiring preference for those who fill out our internal application.
Illinois Crop Improvement Association is looking for self-motivated individuals who enjoy the outdoors for seasonal field inspector positions. The inspection season is from mid-June until mid-October with openings in various counties around Illinois.
Duties:
- Visiting corn and soybean fields
- Checking for stand quality and purity issues, and recording findings
- Reporting inspection results to Illinois Crop Improvement via mail, phone, and email
Inspectors are based out of their homes and receive their work orders from the home office in Champaign, IL. Day-to-day work is dependent on plant growth stage of the field and the number of fields available around the inspector’s location. The average time commitment is 30 hours per week, but this is variable depending on the growth stage of the fields to be inspected. Fields may require multiple visits over the course of multiple weeks. No experience is necessary, and training will be provided. Must be 18 years of age to apply.
Requirements:
- Reliable transportation
- Willingness to drive for extended distances (Max 70 miles from home)
- Ability to drive to Champaign, IL. for initial training
- Able to interpret maps, written directions, and GPS coordinates
- Good organizational skills
- Willingness to be outdoors
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication skills
Hourly wage covers training, field inspections, completing and mailing paperwork, travel time to and from fields, and all other work-related duties. Mileage is reimbursed at the current IRS rate for all work-related driving.
If interested contact us at 217-359-4053 for an application or go to our website at www.ilcrop.com and click on the “About Us” tab then click “Careers” then click on the employment application. There is a higher hiring preference for those who fill out our internal application.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
