Producer Relations

1 week ago

Plainwell, United States JBS Full time
Description
Position at JBS USA

Producer Relations / Contracting Specialist

We are looking for a Producer Relations / Contracting Specialists for JBS that strengthens JBS relationships with new and existing producers. Thes e roles will be based out of Plainwell, MI .

Responsibilities:
  • Strengthen JBS relationships with new and existing producers
  • Grow JBS producer population
  • Develop or help develop plant specific procurement strategy
  • Expanding the number of cattle contracted to JBS plants
  • Responsible for some cattle procurement and associated activities
  • Responsible for cattle contracting from cattle feeders
  • Responsible for cattle procurement and associated activities within a certain region based on plant locations
  • Work with independent contractors to satisfy cattle needs for the company
  • Work with cattle feeders to monitor cattle numbers in their respective area
  • Bidding procedures and prices
  • Responsible for 3 or 4 state area for contracting cattle
  • Communicate estimate grades, estimate yields, and cost to next day kill for Head Buyer or Cattle Procurement
  • Travel to farms to purchase and evaluate cattle
  • Frequent communication with contracting manager, head cattle buyer, coworkers, accounting department, and other plant personnel regarding purchasing, quality, and quality of live cattle
  • Frequent communication with farmers and truckers regarding purchase, quality, quantity and delivery of live cattle
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:
  • Minimum High School diploma with agriculture knowledge and background
  • Minimum 1-year previous experience in cattle procurement
  • Ability to visually assess weight and potential yield of cattle
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to physically maneuver among and manipulate live cattle
  • Employee will typically work M-F with some weekend hours as needed
  • Approximately 75% of work time will be traveling throughout Iowa, Minnesota, and Indiana.
  • Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations . Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.


The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct d rug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About u s: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the be s t products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincer ity

EOE/ Vet s /Disab ility

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