Field Representative - Contract
Location
Lethbridge, AB | Canada
Job description
Reporting to the Raw Procurement Manager, the Field Representative will be a results-driven, self-starter who is always looking for opportunities for improvement, and can adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment
Relationships and Contacts:
- This position reports to the Raw Procurement Manager.
Major Responsibilities:
- You will join a team of raw product professionals dedicated to providing the best possible raw to our Lethbridge potato processing facility.
- Visit growers to maintain strong business relationships. Address any issues they may have, monitor potato storages for quality, monitor fields.
- Work closely with Raw Product Supervisor to assess grower issues, potato requirements and organize potato deliveries.
- Visit grower fields and storages as necessary obtaining samples as required.
- Responsible for obtaining lowest cost price raw material.
- Participate in learning opportunities to enhance your extension skills, providing the best possible advice to our contract grower
- Provide timely data on potato quality to Cavendish Farms Management team.
- Work very closely with Production staff to determine their needs and balance to potatoes
- Report food safety and quality issues to personnel with authority to initiate actions.
- Assist with the supervision 6 hourly truck unloading and potato grading staff
- Commitment to Quality System Policy
Health and Safety Responsibilities:
- Using or wearing the protective equipment designated by the accident prevention policy.
- Follow safe work procedures.
- Reporting immediately to their supervisor any unsafe conditions or acts.
- Reporting all accidents or injuries to your supervisor immediately.
Food Safety Responsibilities:
- Commitment to Quality System Policy
- Enforce quality and food safety programs within the role
- Communication of food safety issues to related department and action within the role
- Active participation in food safety, food security, health, sanitation, hygiene and quality program within the role
Qualifications and Abilities:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture or Technical Diploma in Agriculture.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience would be beneficial.
- Exposure to a food operating plant environment would be an asset.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and build teams.
- A proven track record of being pro-active and taking initiative
- CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) or eligible for the certification and pesticide application license would be considered an asset.
To Apply for this Career Opportunity: Apply online by February 25th, 2024
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees. Additional Information
- Posting Date: Feb 20, 2024
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