Cooper Farms, Inc.
Description
Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Our Oakwood Division located in Paulding County, Ohio, breeds hogs and turkeys while providing the best care to our animals in a small team setting. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a Sow Unit Manager Trainee to join our team.
SHIFT HOURS: This is a Monday through Friday salary role (6:00a-3:00p with alternating weekend work)
STARTING RATE: From $57,000/year
ADDITIONAL PAY: Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)
Job Functions
Requirements
Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Our Oakwood Division located in Paulding County, Ohio, breeds hogs and turkeys while providing the best care to our animals in a small team setting. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a Sow Unit Manager Trainee to join our team.
SHIFT HOURS: This is a Monday through Friday salary role (6:00a-3:00p with alternating weekend work)
STARTING RATE: From $57,000/year
ADDITIONAL PAY: Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)
Job Functions
- Takes an active role in the management of their location while showing a desire to learn core leadership qualities
- Makes strong, confident decisions on a daily basis while enhancing a positive and safe work environment
- Promotes communication between farm management and team members
- Demonstrates animal care in all areas of production and ensures that animal care is being applied by all employees
- Follows all bio-security measures and maintains proper herd health
- Takes responsibility for alarm calls and all calls related to such
- Closely monitors ventilation and environment of buildings
- Keeps facilities clean and well maintained
- Keeps accurate and timely records
Requirements
- A two or four year degree in an agricultural curriculum with an emphasis in production is preferred.
- Experience in personnel management preferred.
- Strong leadership skills
- Knowledge of animal care and biosecurity