Field Representative (Potato - 12-Month Contract)

Position Title : Field Representative (Potato - 12-Month Contract)

Position Type : Temporary - Full-Time ​

Position Location : Burley

Requisition ID :  33598

We know the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values.

Reporting to the Burley Ag Operations Manager, the Field Representative will work with a team of agriculture professionals to drive innovative idea creation and new technology implementation in support of continuous improvement goals. This position will work with growers to develop best practices and identify potato issues that may impact quality and partner with the Operations team to ensure the raw requirements match the production schedule to provide the right raw at the right time. Please note this is a 12 month contract role, with the potential of turning to a full-time permanent position.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Foster relationships with our grower / suppliers that enable business development for all parties. Proactively inspect and monitor fields and raw product storage facilities for food safety, environmental conditions, and product quality.
• Coordinate with the Agriculture Food Safety Manager for North America on McCain Food Safety Initiatives relevant to the location. Extend programs to the farm and ensure grower compliance.
• Identify and communicate key improvement areas with respect to production, quality, and food safety, to grower / suppliers.
• Inspect, gather, analyze, and report potato crop data and field activities of contract grower / suppliers.
• Retrieve field and storage samples as applicable during the season.
• Proactively collect and process grower / suppliers’ field and storage records including : seed, control product, nutrient and irrigation applications & other agronomic data.
• Drive change within McCain Foods and within our grower group as new technology and apps are adapted and integrated into our business.
• Utilize databases as decision-making tools, recommend actions, and follow through to reach or exceed goals in managing raw potatoes into the plant.
• Participate in cross-functional teams with our production partners to gain knowledge and drive continuous improvement in French Fry manufacturing.
• Attend and participate in local and national agricultural production meetings to gain knowledge of current and upcoming agricultural practices. Drive the Safety Agenda in the work environment.
• Supporting various functions within McCain’s North America Agriculture strategy, including cost savings initiatives, new variety contracting, and agronomy.
• Complete other duties as assigned and act as back-up to team for coverage. Provide weekend and holiday coverage for the potato scheduler as required.

Qualifications :

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Compensation Package :  $58,800.00 - $78,500.00   USD annually

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education / training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits : At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits :  health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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Job Family :   Agriculture

Division :   NA Ag Strategy

Department :  ​ Burley Agriculture Field ​

Location(s) : US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley

Company :   McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Salary : $58,800 - $78,500