Field Representative

Seneca Foods Corporation in; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Seneca Foods Janesville, WI is seeking a full-time Field Representative to work with growers, contract crop acres, and oversee harvest operations under contract. This role requires coordinating with farmers to implement planting and harvesting plans while ensuring quality and compliance.

You will develop plans to contract acres, supervise harvests of peas and sweet corn, and maintain records. Strong knowledge of general agriculture and safety regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires four-year degree in Agriculture or related field.
• Knowledgeable in general agriculture areas and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plans to contract crop acres.
• Issue seed, plant, survey for weeds and other pests, stake fields, sample crops, procure labor and equipment.
• Supervise harvest of peas and sweet corn acreage, and maintain accurate records.
• Develop relationships with landowners, equipment dealers, suppliers, growers, and community to protect company interests.
• Ensure GMPs, safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Cross-train with other departments as opportunities arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Education

Four-year degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

Field Representative (Finance)

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's®, Aunt Nellie's®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

Seneca Foods Janesville, WI is currently seeking a full-time Field Representative to join our team.

A Field Representative consults with and advises growers in all phases of farming and harvest operations to products under contract.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and execute a plan to contract crop acres
• Issue seed, plant, survey for weeds and other pests, stake fields, sample crops, procure labor and equipment
• Supervise harvest of peas and sweet corn acreage, and maintain accurate records
• Develops a relationship with owners of leased land, equipment dealers, material suppliers, growers, and community to ensure the best interests are realized
• Ensure that GMP's (General manufacturing Practices), safety rules and regulations are being followed and enforced
• Cross training with other departments as opportunities arise
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Agriculture or related field or equivalent experience
• Must be knowledgeable in all general agriculture areas

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.

Nearest Major Market:

Madison