Grower Relations & Field Operations Specialist

Simplot Company; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Paid family leave

Generous paid time off (up to 160 hrs)

10 paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Benefits at simplotbenefits.com

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a field liaison to optimize raw potato supply by monitoring crops, forecasting quality, and coordinating with growers and field teams in Moses Lake. The role emphasizes independence and interaction with growers, industry partners, and universities to improve crop production and contract terms.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience, with a strong knowledge of agricultural practices, record-keeping, and negotiation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records as directed by current year Potato Growing Agreement contract (pesticide records, field exhibits, etc.) Make sure the record information is maintained electronically.
• Develops forecast using historical crop data.
• Coordinates planting schedule based on area, harvest yield history, and variety.
• Consults with growers on irrigation, nutritional, and disease control programs for optimal crop health.
• Evaluates crop samples and adjusts schedules as needed. Negotiates contracts with growers regarding pricing, transportation, and harvesting.
• Monitor company assigned storages when applicable.
• Develop effective working relationship with Land & Livestock and Agribusiness units.
• Develop effective working relationship with assigned growers, industry partners, University personnel.
• Negotiates open raw product purchases.
• Actively participate with industry, research, and Universities on crop production issues and improvement opportunities. Attends crop variety trials searching for improved varieties. Pursues new developments in technology to help ensure accurate and current information in regard to raw product acquisition and harvest efficiencies. Maintains pesticide reports.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a 4 year college or university

3+ years related experience and/or training

Job description

The Simplot Company is seeking a field liaison to optimize raw potato supply by monitoring crops, forecasting quality, and coordinating with growers and field teams in Moses Lake. The role emphasizes independence and interaction with growers, industry partners, and universities to improve crop production and contract terms.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience, with a strong knowledge of agricultural practices, record-keeping, and negotiation.