Senior Field Representative - Southern Idaho 21662
Senior Field Representative - Southern Idaho 21662
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Job Description
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise Idaho. We are a true farmtotable company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands phosphate mining fertilizer manufacturing farming ranching and cattle production and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
This role operates as a liaison between the company and the growing community to produce the highest quality of raw product to support production goals. Meets goals through continuous monitoring of crops in the field and storages assessing and recommending water and insect controls forecasting crop quality during the growing and storage season at times negotiating contracts with growers on open purchases. Interacts with industry and university researchers to evaluate continuous improvement in crop production. Coordinates planting harvesting sampling and transportation schedules with interaction between field personnel and grower. Works very independently at the highest acres and number of growers can vary from small to large. Administers the terms of Potato Growing Agreement contract with growers. Additional duties may require monitoring of company storages throughout the season.
Please note: This position covers a territory between Twin Falls ID and American Falls ID. The ideal candidate will be based in or around this area to effectively serve the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records as directed by current year Potato Growing Agreement contract (pesticide records field exhibits etc. Make sure the record information is maintained electronically.
- Develops forecast using historical crop data.
- Coordinates planting schedule based on area harvest yield history and variety.
- Consults with growers on irrigation nutritional and disease control programs for optimal crop health.
- Evaluates crop samples and adjusts schedules as needed. Negotiates contracts with growers regarding pricing transportation and harvesting.
- Monitor company assigned storages when applicable.
- Develop effective working relationship with Land & Livestock and Agribusiness units.
- Develop effective working relationship with assigned growers industry partners University personnel.
- Negotiates open raw product purchases.
- Actively participate with industry research and Universities on crop production issues and improvement opportunities. Attends crop variety trials searching for improved varieties. Pursues new developments in technology to help ensure accurate and current information in regard to raw product acquisition and harvest efficiencies. Maintains pesticide reports.
Typical Education
Relevant Experience
Other Information
High degree of technical and practical knowledge of plant biological functions preferred. Potato experience preferred. Strong agricultural knowledge in planting harvesting and equipment. Good knowledge of computer systems. Excellent oral written relation building skills and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to analyze multiple factors affecting plant growth and apply the data in practical situations.
Job Requisition ID:21662
Travel Required:Up to 25
Location(s):GF Raw Warehouse Caldwell
Country:United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation military or veteran status marital status or any other protected status. **
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
