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Big Dutchman, Inc.
Beth Velderman, HR Manager
3900 John F. Donnelly Dr.
Holland, MI 49424
Email to:
bvelderman@bigdutchmanusa.com

Job Posting Date: May 13, 2013
Position Title: Field Service Technician(s) - Swine Business Unit
Position Department or Location: NC, IA, MN, WI, MO, NE
Employee Type: Salary
Management of Others: None
Education Requirements: College Degree preferred
Experience Level: Minimum of 3 years
Travel Required: Yes

General Overview of Responsibilities:
  • Regularly contact customers regarding any service or purchasing needs.
  • During the pre-sales process, in cooperation with the sales team, act as the primary BDP representative to go on-site to confirm with the customer specific equipment requirements, including design and layout.
  • Install, inspect, service and repair equipment in the field while under general supervision of the Vice President Pig Business.
  • Perform the duties of site manager if required at multi-house installations. This includes inventory management and general project coordination with customer service.
  • Conduct follow-up visits to installations to ensure proper system function.
  • Provide after sale technical support and service as required.
  • Conduct customer, distributor, and installer training on system installation, operation, and maintenance.
  • Recommend improvements to product ensuring ease of installation, improved function and cost reduction.
  • Maintains frequent contact with the main office to receive assignments and review service problems.
  • Write service reports from findings in the field.
  • Refers more complex customer relationship problems to the Vice President Pig Business Unit.
  • Oversee installation process at various levels depending on our responsibility.
  • Coordinate independent contract installation crews.
  • Work closely with the customer Project Manager to develop and administer processes to better manage installations.
  • Work with the Pig Department to reduce warranty expense while improving customer satisfaction.

General Overview of Qualifications:
  • Three-Five years’ service experience in livestock equipment.
  • High level of technical aptitude including electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Proficient and diplomatic with oral and written communication with customers.
  • Travel as required in the USA and Canada to accomplish the Job Duties.
  • Estimated to be 50%-75%.
  • Travel will require trips from overnight to 5 days, depending on location and the customer’s requirements. Long distance will be necessary.
  • Occasional travel to Big Dutchman-Germany will be required to learn the technical aspects of the equipment.
  • Willing to work irregular hours including weekends, if required.
  • General knowledge of common PC software including: MS Word, MS Excel and e-mail.

Big Dutchman, Inc. offers competitive wages and excellent employee benefits.




Job Posting Date: May 13, 2013
Position Title: Regional Sales Manager(s), US, Canada & Latin America
New positions due to growth
Position Department or Location:
  • Egg production systems
  • Broilers, breeders, and turkeys
  • Latin America layers and broilers
  • Swine systems

Employee Type: Salary
Management of Others:
Education Requirements: College Degree preferred
Experience Level: Minimum of 3 years
Travel Required: Yes

General Overview of Responsibilities:
  • Promote Big Dutchman products and services in the department hired
  • Support and develop distribution within the designated territory
  • Provide market intelligence in general, including feedback on price competitiveness in the field
  • Identify product opportunities and deficiencies
  • Implement sales programs to increase sales, product mix, and market penetration
  • Work cooperatively with customer service and other BD departments
  • Assist in collection.

General Overview of Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 3 years sales experience or a combination of background and personal skills strong and convincing enough to wave this requirement
  • Good Knowledge of the industry you are applying for
  • Solid basic computer skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • College degree preferred, but not required

Big Dutchman, Inc. offers competitive wages and excellent employee benefits.




Job Posting Date: May 6, 2013
Position Title: Field Service Technicians (Commercial Egg Systems)
Position Department or Location: All Departments
Employee Type: Salary
Management of Others:
Education Requirements: College Degree preferred
Experience Level: Minimum of 3 years
Travel Required: Yes

General Overview of Responsibilities:
  • Will install, inspect, service and repair equipment in the field while under general supervision of the Service Manager
  • Performs the duties of site manager if required at multi-house installations. This includes inventory management and general project coordination with customer service
  • Maintains frequent contact with the main office to receive assignments and review service problems
  • Writes service reports from findings in the field
  • Frequently contacts customers regarding any service needs
  • Refers more complex problems to the Field Service Manager
  • Oversee installation process at various levels depending on our responsibility
  • Coordinate independent contract installation crews
  • Work closely with the Service Manager to develop and administer processes to better manage cage installations
  • Work with the Service Manager to reduce warranty expense while improving customer satisfaction
  • Conduct customer, Distributor or Installer training on system installation, operation and maintenance
  • Conduct follow-up visits to installations to ensure proper system function
  • Provide after sale technical support and service as required
  • Recommend improvements to product ensuring ease of installation, improved function and cost reduction

General Overview of Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years’ service experience in the poultry or livestock equipment
  • High level of technical aptitude including electrical and mechanical systems
  • Proficient and diplomatic with oral and written communication with customers
  • 80-100% travel required
  • Willing to work irregular hours and weekends if required
  • General knowledge of common Microsoft software and email
  • Ability to capture and transmit digital pictures via e-mail

Big Dutchman, Inc. offers competitive wages and excellent employee benefits.




Job Posting Date: May 6, 2013
Position Title: Accounting Associate (Bilingual)
Position Location: Holland, MI
Employee Type: Salary
Management of Others: No
Education Requirements: 2 year
Experience Level: 1-5 years
Travel Required: None

General Overview of Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable
  • Maintain A/P records, vendor information and invoice filing
  • Check invoices against POs and approve and book for payment
  • Manage and process A/P payments, including vendor discounts
  • Check statements for missing or outstanding invoices
  • Maintain all required vendor documentation including W-9’s and certificates of insurance for Sub-Contractors

Accounts Receivable
  • Solicits payments on overdue accounts, with specific emphasis on Latin/South America
  • Prepare bank deposit
  • Informs other departments of delinquent accounts and solicits help in collection from sales and customer service
  • Maintain A/R records, customer information and invoice / statement generation and filing.
  • Assist Accounts Receivable Manager in all accounts receivable duties

General Overview of Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree in Accounting or a combination of Associates and experience
  • Fluency in both English and Spanish languages
  • 1-3 years of Accounting experience
  • Good general accounting knowledge
  • Excellent computer skills in MS Excel and Word
  • Good written and oral communication skills

Big Dutchman, Inc. offers competitive wages and excellent employee benefits.




Big Dutchman, Inc.


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+1-616-392-5981
Big Dutchman, Inc.©
3900 John F. Donnelly Dr.
Holland, MI 49424 - USA
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