Salinas Ag Field Rep

The Pictsweet Company • Santa Maria, CA

4d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Pictsweet Company is currently seeking an Agriculture Field Representative that will be based in Salinas, CA area, but will require seasonal travel to Oxnard and Imperial, CA and other areas as needed. We are a 4th generation family owned company established in 1945. We are a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots. This position will be responsible for negotiating contracts with growers to purchase vegetable crops, coordinating field activities, and advising growers. This position will report to the plant leadership team in Santa Maria, CA. The primary crops are Spinach, Onions, Fordhooks and Brussel Sprouts. Salary Range is $80,000-$90,000

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for experience.
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Familiarity and proficiency with computers including MS Office.
• Self-driven and able to work on your own.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Contacting growers to negotiate contracts and to explain terms and conditions of contract and contractual responsibilities.
• Determining production possibilities of land by studying data such as history of crop rotation, type and fertility of soil, location, topography, and irrigation facilities.
• Supplying seed to growers, maintaining a seed inventory, and generating invoices.
• Arranges for transportation of crops to processing plant.
• Coordinating the relationship between contract growers and plant production department insure adequate smooth flow of product to plant.
• Inspecting growing crops for evidence of disease and insect damage and recommends corrective measures.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with all regulations relating to food safety and personnel safety such as FDA, USDA and OSHA.
• Conducting monthly food safety audits, mock traceability projects, and other key initiatives related to food safety programs.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on first day of employment for Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, & FSA
• 100% Company paid benefits include Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Vacation days, sick leave, & ten paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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