Perdue Farms · 1 month ago
Field Agent
Fort Scott, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPerdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business dedicated to sustainable practices. The Field Agent position is responsible for recruiting and supporting farmers, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards within a specific geographic region.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Audits: Each farmer requires an internal annual audit. Third-party audits are conducted as needed
Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA): The Compliance Field Agent will become a PQA and TQA advisor and ensure all farmers in the network maintain their certificate for both. This position will work with other Field Agents in the process, as necessary
Secure Pork Supply Plans (SPS): This position is responsible for maintaining current farmers’ plans and formulating plans for new farmers as part of the onboarding process
Farmer Onboarding: This position is responsible for completing each farmer’s onboarding process, including farm plan, necessary affidavits, etc
Travel: Travel is required to visit farms within but not limited to the states of Illinois, Indiana, northern Kentucky, southern Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, southern New York, Maryland, Delaware and Ontario. Overnight travel is required
Qualification
Required
Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in an applicable field of study OR have 2+ years of practical swine management experience
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs and have the ability to learn a web-based database
Computer proficiency is required
Must possess extremely skillful communication and organizational skills
Must maintain a valid driver's license
Must maintain a valid passport
Must have the ability to productively work from a home-based office and perform the travel required within set territory
Able to stand for several hours
Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Willing and able to work in wet and extreme cold or hot conditions
Willing and able to work around dust, feathers, animals and various cleaning chemicals
Preferred
Combination of both education and experience is preferred
Swine production experience is preferred
Swine production experience, especially centered around farrow to finish is preferred
Company
Perdue Farms
Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Henshaw
Vice President and General Manager, Perdue Specialty Meats
Todd Tillemans
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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