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Title: Ag Operations Specialist Location: Taber, AB About Lamb Weston Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 60 years, we've produced innovative, inventive products that make life better for our customers and their customers. Summary Under the supervision of the Manager Ag Operations or his/her designee, the Ag Operations Specialist will serve as a liaison between the company and growers. This individual will be involved in having growers sign contracts, sample and evaluate crops, and work with growers regarding their field and storage management. Assist in scheduling field and storage deliveries to meet production quantity and quality requirements. This position will have supervisory authority and work closely with the other staff members and other departments to meet performance, quality and safety goals and standards established by the employer. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Always maintain and promote safe work practices.

Participate in safety programs.

Train and supervise subordinates in safety and accident prevention practices to assure a safe employee and working environment.

Provides supervision, training, and leadership to ensure that employees are performing assigned work properly.

Build and foster business relationships with growers, suppliers, and contractors.

Collaborate with growers and plant production personnel to coordinate deliveries with plant needs.

Responsible for training, evaluation, and direction of employees involved in raw product deliveries.

Assure that the field equipment and the operations of the equipment follows Lamb-Weston guidelines.

Direct the movement of raw product from the source to the plant, to assure that plant raw product needs are met in a manner consistent with goals.

Inspects automotive equipment, scheduling needed repair or service work.

Coordinates operation and maintenance of equipment, storage facilities,



and repair facilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises 2 to 6 subordinate employees within the field department during peak seasonal periods.

Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Studies, Business, Science or equivalent is strongly recommended; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Industry-Competitive Benefits Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

Health Insurance Advantages - Medical, Dental, Vision

Matching RRSP program

Competitive compensation package including off-shift premiums and quarterly performance bonuses

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Comprehensive on-the-job training & development

Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge-type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Job Requisition ID: Req-233816 Time Type: Full time Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

📌 Seasonal Operation Specialist (Taber)
🏢 Lamb Weston
📍 Taber