Field Agent

Date: Feb 13, 2025

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46307

Req ID: 75527

Job Function: Live Production

Niman Ranch supports a community of more than 720 independent farmers and ranchers who raise pork, beef and lamb traditionally, humanely and sustainably to deliver the finest tasting meat. Niman Ranch is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation.

Summary

The Field Agent (Swine) position reports to the Director of Live Operations and is responsible for covering mainly Indiana, or other immediate surrounding states. This position is accountable for recruiting new farmers, maintaining and supporting existing farmers, providing short and long-term projections, auditing to ensure farmers are compliant with company protocols and assisting in the contracting process. This position requires a proactive, self-starter with strong organizational skills. The Field Agent position is remote (home office). Those living outside the immediate Indianapolis area are encouraged to apply. Niman Ranch/Perdue Farms offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Recruiting & Retention: This position will be responsible for recruiting new weaned pig/feeder pig finishers into the Niman Ranch farmer network. Actively explore and pursue all avenues to increase the company farmer base to include, but not limited to: feed companies/ co-ops/feed mills, genetic companies, trade events, local banks and leads from existing farmers. Works to retain all current Niman Ranch farmers by providing excellent service and communication as well as helping farmers to improve their operations to become more financially productive.
Farmer Contracts: Promotes Niman Ranch farmer contracts and work during the yearly contracting period to assure their farmers are following the contracting procedure.
Farm Visits: Visits each farm in their territory a minimum of four (4) times per year, unless extenuating circumstances require more frequency. This position will physically inventory pigs on each visit, perform audit functions and assist farmer in production improvement.
Projections: Provides market hog projections to their shipping manager after each farm visit.

Travel: Travel is required to visit farms within but not limited to the states of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Some overnight travel is required.

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in an applicable field or have 5 plus years of practical swine management experience. Combination of both is preferred.

Experience Requirements

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs and have the ability to learn a web-based database. Computer proficiency is required.
Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Swine production experience, especially centered around farrow to finish, is preferred.
Must have the ability to productively work from a home-based office and perform the travel required within set territory.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Able to stand for several hours.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Willing and able to work in wet and extreme cold or hot conditions.
Willing and able to work around dust, feathers, animals and various cleaning chemicals.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.