Further Process Operator - 1st shift

Cooper Farms

Job Location

Berne, IN, US, 46711

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Posted On

6 February 2026

Job Overview


  • Job Category: Postal Service Mail Sorters Processors and Processing Machine Operators
  • Industry: Food Production
  • Job Salary: $17.5 - $18 per hour
  • Application Deadline: 6 March 2026

Job Description

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 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 Further Process Operator to join our Liquid Egg Products team in Fort Recovery.

SHIFT HOURS: Monday through Friday 6:00am-2:30pm

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $17.90-$21.45 with a potential increase after 90 days.

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

All training will be provided. Job functions include:

  • Ensure that food safety, quality procedures and USDA-FSIS regulations are being adhered to.
  • Being responsible for monitoring and enforcing a controlled process in regard to food safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Performing and record daily pre-operative inspections prior to USDA inspection, and accompanying the designated USDA Inspector through their pre-op inspection.
  • Being responsible for understanding, training and demonstrating how to operate all further processing equipment.
  • Assisting in all HACCP monitoring activities, SQF and production paperwork for the further process operation.
  • Assist the management team in root cause analysis, problem solving and follow through with resolution to food safety or quality issues.
Requirements
  • Must have a high school diploma.
  • Must have organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • 2 years experience in further process/pasteurization preferred but not required.
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
  • Referral Bonus
  • 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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Job Overview


  • Job Category: Postal Service Mail Sorters Processors and Processing Machine Operators
  • Industry: Food Production
  • Job Salary: $17.5 - $18 per hour
  • Application Deadline: 6 March 2026