Dairy Field Rep

Land O'Lakes•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

Dairy Field Rep Ideal candidate will be located within/near Lancaster County, PA Assist member-owners in maintaining milk quality standards that comply with federal, state and customer regulations. Have or be able to obtain a Pennsylvania certified industry inspectors and sampler licenses as well as other states if needed. Have or be able to become FARM certified evaluator. Complete regulatory farm inspections, collect water samples and maintain regulatory records per the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and Pennsylvania Chapter 59. Complete membership paperwork to include Derogations, regulatory forms and FARM. Troubleshoot complex milk quality issues efficiently, using advanced understanding of specific Members' practices and operations. Assist member-owners to be compliant with animal care standards and guidelines established by LOL and National Dairy FARM Program. Conduct animal care assessment and necessary follow up. Complete Conservation Dairy Assessments on Land O'Lakes member farms. Deliver and discuss results with the farms. Establish relationships with outside laboratories to ensure testing and data accuracy. Establish relationships with milk transport carriers to ensure proper pickup and sample handling procedures are completed correctly. Conduct annual business plans and segmentation audits with all segments of dairy members. Any and all other duties deemed necessary by their manager. Education and Experience: 2 year degree, or higher, in Dairy/Ag or related field; candidates without a degree and related experience (dairy background) will be considered. Proficient iPad and Microsoft Office tools Must be able to maintain a current inspector and sampler’s license. Understanding of on farm dairy operations Salary range: $70,800 - $106,200 (in most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges) About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k). Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities. Land O’Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world. For disability accessibility or disability accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. View your application status here.

Requirements

2 year degree, or higher, in Dairy/Ag or related field; candidates without a degree and related experience (dairy background) will be considered.
Proficient iPad and Microsoft Office tools
Must be able to maintain a current inspector and sampler’s license.
Understanding of on farm dairy operations

Responsibilities

Assist member-owners in maintaining milk quality standards that comply with federal, state and customer regulations.
Obtain a Pennsylvania certified industry inspectors and sampler licenses as well as other states if needed.
Become FARM certified evaluator.
Complete regulatory farm inspections, collect water samples and maintain regulatory records per the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and Pennsylvania Chapter 59.
Complete membership paperwork to include Derogations, regulatory forms and FARM.
Troubleshoot complex milk quality issues efficiently, using advanced understanding of specific Members' practices and operations.
Assist member-owners to be compliant with animal care standards and guidelines established by LOL and National Dairy FARM Program.
Conduct animal care assessment and necessary follow up.
Complete Conservation Dairy Assessments on Land O'Lakes member farms.
Deliver and discuss results with the farms.
Establish relationships with outside laboratories to ensure testing and data accuracy.
Establish relationships with milk transport carriers to ensure proper pickup and sample handling procedures are completed correctly.
Conduct annual business plans and segmentation audits with all segments of dairy members.
Any and all other duties deemed necessary by their manager.