Dairy Relations Advocate (Hybrid Travel)

Hilmar Cheese Company; Dalhart (TX); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Dairy Relations Coordinator to act as the critical link between dairy farmers and Hilmar, supporting milk production, policy information, and industry updates. The role emphasizes building strong community relationships and coordinating with multiple internal teams to address quality and transport concerns.

The position is hybrid with travel, requiring strong written and oral communication, and a background in dairy operations or agriculture economics is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, 5 years of related experience OR associate's degree with 3 years OR Bachelor's with 1+ years in the dairy industry.
• Proficient in computer applications and Excel.
• Strong listening skills and ability to follow and implement instructions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage responsibilities efficiently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support Hilmar dairy farmers through regular communication, farm visits, relationship building, and timely follow-up on dairy needs.
• Monitor milk quality, coordinate sampling follow-up, communicate results, and help resolve quality, shrinkage, or production concerns.
• Prepare producer communications, including newsletters, quality reports, red flag notices, and relevant industry updates.
• Support compliance with Hilmar, state, federal, transportation, and FARM program requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams, plants, haulers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to address transport, sampling, and operational issues.
• Assist with farmer roundtables, farm tours, dairy recruitment, rotating on-call support, and other duties as assigned.

Job description

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Dairy Relations Coordinator to act as the critical link between dairy farmers and Hilmar, supporting milk production, policy information, and industry updates. The role emphasizes building strong community relationships and coordinating with multiple internal teams to address quality and transport concerns.

The position is hybrid with travel, requiring strong written and oral communication, and a background in dairy operations or agriculture economics is