Field Representative
Seneca Foods in 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.
About the Company
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.
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
Benefits
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!