Agricultural Representative

Job Description:Agricultural Representative, Saticoy Foods Corporation—Santa Paula, CA:The position requires a strong background in farming and plant sciences. Individual is expected to:* Determine and allocate amongst qualified growers needed acreage and/or tonnage to meet production needs* Confirm growers are in good standing and utilize sustainable agricultural techniques within County they operate* Negotiate contract pricing at the direction of Senior Leadership* Facilitate contracting process* Forecast OP and Hybrid Seed/Slip budgets and purchase/contract accordingly* Distribute seed according to plan and accurately account for all lot tracking requirements* Adjust plant/seed allocations amongst growers during planting* Ensure proper growing conditions are met in each field each season: Proper transplant size, timely cultivation, timely and optimal irrigation, and timely applications of fertilizer and IPM techniques against key pests* Determine optimal harvest date and schedule accordingly* Balance harvest schedule with production needs and schedule* Manage and negotiate field hauling contract with Senior Leadership* Ensure field trailers are maintained with applicable preventative maintenance with hauling company* Willingness to dispatch trucks during harvest, as needed* Willingness to be backup at the scale and assist with grading, as needed* Willingness to enter grower tickets and complete required documentation for home office, as needed* Provide timely updates to operations and senior leadership teams on yields, estimated yields, year-end yields and overall crop quality* Complete sustainability audits and compile needed data year round* o Assist with general agricultural facilities maintenance onsite (i.e. tractor rentals, irrigation* equipment)* o Attend regional agricultural commission meetings, etc.* o Facilitate seed and research trials with growers, seed companies, and researchers* The position requires you to balance unforeseen circumstances in the field with production requirements to achieve established targets.* Companies’ representative to our growers and local agricultural community.Requirements and/or Preferences* Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or related field* Minimum 5 years’ Agricultural or Ag Procurement/Sales experience* Thorough Knowledge of Sustainable Agricultural Practices* General Mechanical Knowledge Required, Familiarity with Farm Equipment a definite plus* Superior communication, time management, organizational, and data entry skills* Excellent math, problem-solving, analytical, logical thinking skills* Proficient in Microsoft Office; GIS, etc., a plus* Bilingual in Spanish, Preferred* PCA, CCA, license and/or experience is a plus* Self-Starter, Highly Self-Motivated Individual* Positive attitude and the ability to prioritize and manage time sensitive and confidential tasks on a daily basis* Willingness to learn production seasons and growing requirements in multiple regions for peppers and any additional crops* Willingness and ability to work both as a team member and individually* Willingness to be trained and accept criticism/correction with a positive attitude* Ability to learn and follow Moody Dunbar, Inc. procedures and processes and treat everyone with respect* Experience with/willingness to learn company ERP system and Dunbar Coding System* Willingness to travel to fields out of the region, meetings, and research plots* Must be able to lift 50 to 75lbs., bend, sit, stand, and complete repetitive motions for long periods of time* Perform other related duties in support of the company as assigned by management* In the absence of the Ag. Rep., The Plant Manager will be responsible for completing and reassigning these* duties.Job Type: Full-timePay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Retirement planAbility to Commute:* Santa Paula, CA 93060 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Santa Paula, CA 93060: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Paula, CA 93060

Created: 2025-08-12