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 Fort Recovery Feed & Animal Division in Mercer and Darke counties, in Ohio, produces and delivers feed while providing support to our contract farmers raising animals for production. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a 1st shift Turkey Service Representative to join our team in Fort Recovery.
The primary goal of this position is to work closely with the production manager, other service managers and growers to continually monitor the health of turkeys.
Job Functions:
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Coordinate all aspects of bird health while working with growers to manage each flock. Which include, ensuring good health of birds, solving grower management problems, using the PIP program for all growers who are having any management shortcomings, and solving turkey disease issues that arise. As well as, following through on all problem flocks while promoting the sanitation SOPs that are in place for the turkey division.
- Communicate effectively with growers
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Complete all records, filling out reports and visiting farms weekly
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Train all growers on proper husbandry techniques, animal welfare guidelines and procedures..
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Make suggestions that will assist the Turkey Division in becoming more efficient.
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Maintain a driving record in accordance with the Cooper Farms Fleet Safety Manual.
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Excellent observation, communication and organizational skills
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A valid driver's license
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A Bachelor's degree in Animal Science is preferred
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An Associate degree with experience will be considered
Cooper Farms consistently works to be more than a workplace to our team members. We provide…
- Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses
- Generous paid vacation immediately after hire
- Eight (8) paid holidays, plus two (2) floating holidays
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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. Apply today to learn what “More Than A Workplace” really means!
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