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 part-time 1st shift team member to join our Sow Division as a Boar Stud Farm Technician in Antwerp, Ohio.
SHIFT HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and every 3rd Saturday of the month 4:30am-11:30am
STARTING HOURLY RATE: $17.55 with the potential of increasing to $18.80 after 90 days
ADDITIONAL PAY: Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)
All training will be provided for this entry level position. Job functions include:
- Moving animals within the facility
- Ensuring animals always have adequate food & water
- Providing treatment for ill or injured animals and vaccinations per veterinary and manager guidance and maintains associated records.
- Maintaining facility cleanliness and performing minor facility repairs.
- Participating in the collection of semen from boars, processing and extending collected semen and assisting in distribution of semen to intercompany couriers
- Must be 18 years of age
- Safety awareness and responsibility traits required.
- Experience working on a hog farm is preferred
- Laboratory experience is preferred
