Farrowing Technician - 1st shift

Cooper Farms; Mark Center (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly and year-end profit-sharing

Job summary

Cooper Farms in Northwest Ohio is seeking a 1st shift Farrowing Technician in Mark Center to join our team. Responsibilities include processing and vaccinating newborn piglets, caring for ill animals under veterinary guidance, and maintaining records.

Shift is Monday–Friday 5:30am–2:30pm with a partial weekend every 3rd. Starting hourly rate is $18.05, with potential increase to $19.30 after 90 days. Perks include monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to be on feet for prolonged periods of time

Responsibilities

• Processing and vaccinating newborn piglets.
• Caring for ill animals per veterinary and manager guidance and maintaining records.
• Maintaining a designated feeding routine.
• Keeping up on barn maintenance and cleanliness, which includes power washing.

Job description

Brief Description

Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for more than 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 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 1st shift Farrowing Technician to join our team in Mark Center.

SHIFT HOURS:

Monday through Friday 5:30am-2:30pm, partial shift every 3rd weekend.

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $18.05 with the potential of increasing to $19.30 after 90 days

PERKS:

Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)

All Training Will Be Provided. Job Functions Include

• Processing and vaccinating newborn piglets.
• Caring for ill animals per veterinary and manager guidance and maintaining records.
• Maintaining a designated feeding routine.
• Keeping up on barn maintenance and cleanliness, which includes power washing.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to be on feet for prolonged periods of time

Summary

Cooper Farms consistently works to be more than a workplace to our team members. We provide…

• Generous paid vacation immediately after hire
• Six (6) paid holidays, plus two (2) floating holidays
• Same Day Pay Available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• FREE healthcare clinics
• 401(k) plan with company match
• $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
• Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products

…and so many more opportunities to earn and grow with the company.