Field Representative I

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with farmer owners in assigned area. Serve as a strong advocate for the total value of cooperative membership
• Provide valued-added advice and guidance as well as technical direction to farmer owners on all matters concerning milk production, productivity, quality, facility sanitation, and safety issues
• Complete FARM evaluations with farmer owners in assigned territory by the evaluation due date; maintain FARM evaluator certification.
• Assist farmer owners in preparation for regulatory inspections to meet state, regional, federal, and industry requirements
• Develop working knowledge of the following areas to include (but not limited to):
• Federal orders, milk pricing, PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance), and state regulations
• Regulatory and laboratory testing requirements and procedures including proper sampling techniques
• Drug residues and information related to approved drugs
• Milking system designs and the cleaning and maintenance of the systems
• Water systems design, sources, issues affecting quality, and treatment options
• Transportation of milk including pick up and unloading
• Industry issues and cooperative initiatives
• Promote the overall value of Farm Services by recommending and endorsing the utilization of the appropriate services. Remain current on all Farm Services resources and offerings available to farmer owners
• Serve as the area leader and focal point for relationships with important industry contacts, key community leaders, relations with processors, and other cooperatives
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with DFA’s stakeholders, including members and non-members, haulers, appropriate milk plant personnel, and regulatory authorities throughout the assigned area
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.