Field Representative - Moses Lake, WA

Simplot • Moses Lake, WA

7d

About The Position

The Field Representative serves as a liaison between The Simplot Company and the growing community to help produce high-quality raw product for company production goals. The role monitors crops in fields and storages, assesses and recommends water and insect controls, forecasts crop quality throughout growing and storage seasons, and may negotiate contracts with growers for open purchases. It coordinates planting, harvesting, sampling, and transportation schedules with field personnel and growers, and administers Potato Growing Agreement terms. The position works very independently, with assigned acreage and grower count varying in scale. Additional duties may include monitoring company storages throughout the season.

The Field Representative works with growers, internal business units, industry partners, and university personnel to improve crop production. The role evaluates crop samples, consults on crop health programs, participates in research and variety trials, and pursues technology developments that improve raw product acquisition and harvest efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• At least 3 years of related experience and/or training.
• Strong agricultural knowledge in planting, harvesting, and equipment.
• Good knowledge of computer systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze multiple factors affecting plant growth and apply data in practical situations.
• Ability to perform frequent outdoor work and walk through agricultural fields on varying terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and regularly navigate stairs.

Nice To Haves

• High degree of technical and practical knowledge of plant biological functions.
• Potato experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records required by the current-year Potato Growing Agreement, including pesticide records and field exhibits, and ensure information is maintained electronically.
• Develop crop forecasts using historical crop data.
• Coordinate planting schedules based on area, harvest-yield history, and variety.
• Consult with growers on irrigation, nutrition, and disease-control programs to optimize crop health.
• Evaluate crop samples and adjust schedules as needed.
• Negotiate grower contracts covering pricing, transportation, and harvesting.
• Monitor company-assigned storages when applicable.
• Develop effective working relationships with Land & Livestock and Agribusiness units, assigned growers, industry partners, and university personnel.
• Negotiate open raw-product purchases.
• Participate with industry, research organizations, and universities on crop-production issues and improvement opportunities.
• Attend crop variety trials to identify improved varieties.
• Pursue technology developments that support accurate, current information on raw-product acquisition and harvest efficiencies.
• Maintain pesticide reports.
• Administer the terms of Potato Growing Agreement contracts with growers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Paid time off, with eligible employees able to accrue up to 160 hours in year one
• 10 paid holidays
• Relocation assistance program, where applicable
• Education assistance
• Annual incentive plan eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level