Agriculture Field Representative

The Pictsweet Company is looking for an experienced Agriculture Field Representative. The Agriculture Field Representative will assist Field Manager plan, direct, and coordinate Agriculture Field activities between the plant and growers. 

• Enters data to record and compute grower product by crop, date, block and weight on a weekly basis.
• Assists Field Manager maintain a seed inventory and generate invoices.
• Arranges for transportation of crops to processing plant.
• May assist in coordinating between contract growers and plant production department on implementation of planting/harvest schedules to insure adequate smooth flow of product to plant.
• Inspects growing crops for evidence of disease and insect damage and recommends corrective measures.
• Supervises harvesting crew.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulations relating to food safety and personnel safety such as FDA, USDA, OSHA, and TOSHA. Complies with all other regulations and laws affecting the company (business law, trade secrets, personnel practices, etc.)
• Follows all Company policies and procedures, which include SOPs, Employee Handbook, Food Quality Policies, GMP Handbook, HACPP, and Pictsweet Safety Procedures.
• Assist in directing subordinate personnel in the maintenance and repair of harvest machinery and equipment.
• Enforces company rules, such as attendance, food safety, production quality, safety, GMPs and efficiency. Disciplines subordinates when non-compliance occurs.
• Train subordinate personnel on SOPs and ensures compliance with procedures.
• Maintains appropriate mechanical records and reports
• Fosters and maintains positive employee relations with all subordinate personnel as well as organizational colleagues.
• Ensures a safe work place. Follows Pictsweet Hazardous Communication Plan, Lockout Tag out Program, Process Safety Management Plan, and all applicable safety standards.
• Clears application of pesticides (CDMS program).
• Adheres to company’s Bio-terrorism Program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.
• Serves as back up for Field Manager when he is absent or unable to perform his duties.

EXPERIENCE:  Must be knowledgeable of food processing principles, quality control, HACCP, GMP, and personnel management.  Must be a proven leader, with the ability to organize and direct subordinate personnel.  Must be experienced in preventive maintenance programs.

EDUCATION:  College Degree in Entomology, Agriculture, or Horticulture preferred, but

4 – 8 years experience in food industry may be substituted for a degree.

SPECIAL SKILLS:  Must possess an advanced understanding of agriculture, entomology

and harvest equipment.  Must possess good communication skills (verbal and written).  Must be bilingual, English/Spanish.  Must be able to work with little or no supervision

Be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position will work in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  Some office work will also be required.

OTHER:  Must be able to work extended hours (evenings and dawn).  Must be able to travel.  Must be able to be away from home for a month at a time.