Producer Representative

7 days ago


Calgary, Canada Ag Jobs Canada Full time
POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Producer Representative in Ontario, the Producer Representative will focus attention in Alberta on the following areas of operations and will have a working knowledge of associated procedures:
  • Producer Representative
  • Grading Station
  • Retail Egg Sales
  • Sparks Eggs and pullet farm customers

The incumbent will required to work without direct supervision and must be able to travel frequently within the province of Alberta, visiting various farms and producer facilities. A high degree of professionalism and relationship building are essential to this role. In addition, a thorough and working knowledge within the poultry/agriculture industry is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Producer Representative
  • Obtain useful knowledge of the necessary skills to become an effective Producer Representative.
  • Become familiar with the owners and locations of Sparks farm customers.
  • Network with Alberta and Saskatchewan egg and pullet farmers.
  • Learn the role and responsibilities of Egg Farmers of Canada, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
  • Learn the Egg Farmers of Alberta and Saskatchewan polices programs and procedures.
  • Become familiar with the role of affiliated professional organizations and partners, such as Alberta Chicken Producers, Chicken Farmers of Canada, and Alberta Farm Animal Care Assoc.
  • Become familiar with the resources of Agriculture Canada, Alberta Ministry of Agriculture, CFIA, and Health Canada.
  • Attend poultry industry meetings and conferences.
  • Network with poultry feed companies, hatcheries, and equipment suppliers.
  • Assist with planning and executing farm customer appreciation events.
  • Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Grading Station
  • Know and understand all the components of HACCP and food safety requirements of a grading station.
  • Know and understand all the components at a grading station (receiving, grading, packaging, inventory management, and shipping).
  • Maintain current working knowledge of CFIA Egg Grading Acts, Regulations and Organic Egg Product Regulations.
  • Communicate all necessary farm information/changes to the grading station and/or dispatch.
  • Organize and complete egg sampling/candling for customer egg quality investigations.

Retail Egg Sales
  • Gain knowledge of how Sales Representatives service the retail customer's needs.

Sparks Eggs & Pullet Farm Customers
  • Provide excellent customer service support for all customer requests involving trucking, egg orders, grading results, etc.
  • Spend time in barns supporting egg farmers with problem solving regarding egg quality and barn management improvements.
  • Perform regular equipment checks and assess areas of egg handling and gathering that can contribute to under-grades.
  • Obtain knowledge of various hen and pullet housing and egg production systems.
  • Understand the HACCP requirements of an Alberta egg and pullet farm.
  • Understand and be complaint with L.H. Gray & Son Ltd.'s American Humane Association Policy and Employee Code of Conduct.
  • Become familiar with Environmental Farm Plan and Nutrient Management programs.
  • Become familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act for Farms.
  • Become familiar with pest control programs and products.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
  • Previous knowledge and experience in shell egg industry or other poultry considered an asset.
  • Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
  • Post secondary education. Must be enrolled in an Agriculture-related, Co-op program.
  • Strong English (written and verbal) and mathematical skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
  • Valid Alberta driver's license.
  • Ability to work in excess of stated hours to accomplish goals and objectives.
  • Ability to travel frequently.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The incumbent will be working in a proprietary environment. Policies and procedures are shared between Golden Valley Foods Ltd. and the L.H. Gray & Son group of companies. Discussion of these with non-Golden Valley Foods and L.H. Gray affiliated employees is strictly forbidden. Some specific policies can be shared with Fresh Start as Golden Valley Foods owners.

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
  • Work in compliance with divisional and legislative health, safety, and environmental procedures.
  • Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods.
  • Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts.
  • Report defects in any equipment or protective device.
  • Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks.
  • Participate in all required health, safety, and environmental training.
  • Report any/all hazards, accidents/incidents to supervisor.
  • Assist in investigating accidents/incidents.
  • Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct.

L.H. Gray & Son welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The shift schedule will flex based on availability of our producers. At a minimum, the incumbent should expect to work Monday - Friday and be available for early morning start times.
A minimum of 40 hours weekly will be required.

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