Operations Training Lead - 1st shift

FreshDirect LLC; Fort Recovery (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation at hire

Same-day pay

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) with company match

Wellness reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Deli/turkey product discounts

Job summary

Cooper Farms in Fort Recovery, OH is seeking an Operations Training Lead to oversee new-hire training in a 1st shift role at our Liquid Egg Processing facility. You will pair trainees with mentors, monitor progress, and drive growth opportunities for employees.

The role emphasizes collaborative onboarding, safety involvement, and cross-department exposure to support successful futures within the company.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills; able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience across multiple plant departments is preferred.
• Flexibility to work second and third shifts as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Learn the different plant areas to support new and current team members.
• Pair new hires with trainers and monitor progress through their first month.
• Assist team members in identifying opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Meet with employees at 30- and 60-day milestones to gather feedback and answer questions.
• Train and support trainers to ensure quality onboarding.
• Assist managers and supervisors with safety activities, including incident investigations.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Safety to ensure new hires complete required paperwork.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Teamwork

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Location 2360 Wabash Road,Fort Recovery, OH, 45846,United States
• Job Category Administrative

Looking for a steady full-time job with great benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow?

Cooper Farms is hiring a 1st shift Operations Training Lead team members at our a Liquid Egg Processing facility in Ft. Recovery, Ohio (Mercer County).

The primary goal of this position is to provide support with new hire training for all new team members during their first 45 days of employment.

Since 1938,Cooper Farms has grown into a diverse food company producing turkeys, hogs, eggs, and delicious ready-to-cook and fully cooked turkey, ham, and chicken products. We are committed to teamwork, respect, and helping our team members build successful futures.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $19.20-$23.45/hour
• Potential increase after 90 days
• Monthly and Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonuses (based on company performance)
• Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday
  • 6:00am-2:30pm
  • Must have flexibility to work 2nd and 3rd shift when needed

What You'll Do

Learn the different areas of the plant so you can help new and current team members get comfortable in their work areas

Pair new hires with trainers and regularly check on their progress while offering support during their first month

Help team members identify opportunities for growth and job advancement within the company

Meet with team members at their 30-day and 60-day milestones to get feedback and answer questions

Train and support team member trainers to ensure new hires receive quality training and address any training concerns

Help managers and supervisors with safety-related activities, including incident investigations

Work with Human Resources and Safety to ensure new hires complete all required paperwork

What We're Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have excellent communication and people skills with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Experience in many of the various departments is necessary
• Must be able to use Microsoft Word & Excel
• Candidate must be flexible with their hours as they will be required to come in on 2nd and 3rd shifts at times
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Bilingual is preferred but not required

Why Cooper Farms?

• Generous paid vacation at hire
• Same-day pay available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products