Hatchery Manager Trainee Oakwood, OH

Cooper Farms Inc.; Oakwood (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Same Day Pay Available

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

$300 yearly wellness reimbursement

Discounts on Cooper Farms products

Job summary

Cooper Farms Inc. in Oakwood is seeking a Hatchery Manager Trainee to learn all aspects of turkey hatchery operations. This position includes supporting daily tasks, monitoring performance metrics, and developing supervisory skills. Preferred candidates will have a college degree in business or poultry science, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. The role offers generous benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Supervisory background and experience in agriculture or production management preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced, biologically controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support daily hatchery operations including egg handling and poult shipment.
• Assist in monitoring hatchery performance to ensure quality results.
• Track and report key metrics such as hatchability and poult quality.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Education

College degree in business or poultry science

Tools

Hatchery software

Job description

Contact Information

• Location 22348 A Co Rd 140, Oakwood, OH, 45873, United States
• Base Pay $20.2 / Hour
• Job Category Management
• Phone [phone]

Cooper Farms is a family‑owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for over 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 Hatchery Manager Trainee to join our team in Oakwood.

The Hatchery Manager Trainee will learn all aspects of turkey hatchery operations with the long‑term goal of stepping into a full Hatchery Leadership role. This position supports the production of high‑quality, disease‑free turkey poults by developing skills in hatchery processes, team supervision, facility maintenance, and production data monitoring.

SHIFT HOURS: Monday through Friday 1st shift

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $20.20/hr

ADDITIONAL PAY: Monthly and year‑end profit‑sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)

Job Functions

• Learn and support daily hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, hatching, and poult shipment
• Assist in monitoring hatchery performance from egg arrival through poult delivery to ensure quality results
• Learn to operate and maintain incubators, hatchers, and environmental systems (ventilation, water, and controls)
• Track and report key metrics such as hatchability, fertility, poult quality, and environmental conditions
• Participate in sanitation, biosecurity, and safety practices to support a clean, disease‑free operation
• Shadow hatchery leadership to develop skills in scheduling, communication, and team leadership
• Help identify operational issues, troubleshoot challenges, and support continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

• Supervisory background with a college degree in business or poultry science or equivalent experience in agriculture, production management, or a related field is preferred.
• Leadership experience and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills, and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to work safely in a fast‑paced, biologically controlled environment.
• Computer literacy, including the ability to learn hatchery software and reporting tools.
• Maintenance experience and/or the capacity to learn.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation immediately after hire
• Same Day Pay Available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
• Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products