Summer Production Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

Field Inspector – Production Agriculture (Seasonal Summer Role)

📍 Field-Based | June – August

💲 Competitive Pay + Mileage Reimbursement

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Spend Your Summer in the Field – Not Behind a Desk

Looking for a hands-on, outdoor summer role that builds real-world experience? This Field Inspector position offers the chance to work directly in agriculture, gain valuable field data experience, and get paid while working outside all summer long.

This is a 100% outdoor, seasonal position where you’ll play a key role in ensuring crop quality and supporting seed production efforts.

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct daily field inspections across assigned corn fields
• Monitor crop development, plant health, and overall field conditions
• Count silks, tassels, and identify off-type plants to maintain quality standards
• Evaluate and rate field quality, flagging any issues that could impact production
• Document pests, environmental conditions, and potential field hazards
• Record plant traits such as color, leaf count, and growth patterns
• Enter accurate data daily using mobile field software
• Communicate updates and concerns with field leadership
• Independently manage routes, schedules, and field visits

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What You Bring

• Ability and willingness to work fully outdoors in summer conditions (heat, pollen, insects, dust)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when counting and recording data
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation for daily travel between field sites

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Preferred Experience Not Required

• Agriculture, farming, scouting, or outdoor labor experience
• Familiarity with crops or working in outdoor environments

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Work Environment

• 100% outdoor work in corn fields throughout the summer season (June–August)
• Regular walking and physical activity across multiple field locations
• Exposure to heat, humidity, dust, and insects
• Daily travel required between field sites

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Why This Role Stands Out

✅ Seasonal Summer Role – perfect for students or anyone looking for short-term work

✅ Get Paid to Work Outdoors – no warehouse or office setting

✅ Strong Resume Builder – hands-on experience in agriculture, data collection, and field operations

✅ Mileage Reimbursement + Paid Hours – maximize your earnings

✅ Independence – manage your own routes and daily workflow

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Ready to Apply?

If you enjoy working outside, staying active, and want to gain valuable agriculture experience this summer, apply today and make the most of your season.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Farmer City, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $35.07/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Farmer City,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.