Field Representative II en Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)

General Purpose

Provide regular personal contact and service to all members within a field territory in order to maintain and grow the milk supply, ensure a continuous interstate milk shippers (IMS) rated farm supply of milk, improve the quality of milk, identify and help resolve member issues on the farm, and administer Area policies and programs at the member level. Promote value-added programs and services and important Cooperative initiatives. Communicate regularly and effectively with the membership management team. Actively support and promote DFA in the community.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct required regulatory inspections to include state, regional, federal, and industry requirements
• Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with farm members 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 producers on all matters concerning milk production, productivity, quality, facility sanitation, and safety issues
• Promote the overall value of the Farm Services by recommending and endorsing the utilization of the appropriate services. Remain current on all Farm Services resources and offerings available to members
• Maintain 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
• 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