Field Representative

Field Representative

Company Introduction: WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION. HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

Job Description: You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:

• Develop and maintain working relationship with area seed producers.
• Contract seed crops with area growers to meet company release quantity and quality.
• Assist the grower with crop management, protection and quality issues.
• Assist and support field production functions, genetic maintenance, shipping and receiving.
• Develop reports, maintain a field book; communicate with colleagues, Producers, PCAs, and State Ag Inspectors

What we expect of you to be considered:

• BS Agriculture related degree or a minimum of 2 years of experience in vegetable seed production
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to operate a windows base computer system
• Ability to travel domestically (up to 10% of the time)

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world. HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

• Competitive salary: This position's range is $74,000 - $93,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Choices: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance: 12 Paid Holidays per year +1 Floating Holiday per year Paid shutdown holidays Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
• Company Covered Benefits: Company paid Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability
• Wellness Benefits: Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression: Learning Environment Promotions from within Paid Annual Training Tuition Reimbursement
• Welcoming Environment: Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching Additional Employer 401(k) Contribution per paycheck Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options Company Profit sharing in December
• Family Benefits: Maternity and Paternity paid time off Fertility and Infertility benefits Low family medical deductibles

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee will be driving cars, trucks, forklifts, or other equipment. This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee may need to walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery, and may be exposed to vibration or constant movement. The noise level that is typical of this work environment is loud.