Production Associate - 1st shift

Cooper Farms

Job Location

Portland, IN, US, 47371

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Posted On

2 September 2026

Job Overview


  • Job Category: Helpers Production Workers
  • Industry: Farm and Food Production
  • Job Salary: $17.5 per hour
  • Application Deadline: 30 September 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 Production Associate to join our Liquid Egg Processing team in Fort Recovery.

SHIFT HOURS: Monday through Thursday 6:00am-2:30pm and some Fridays.

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $17.50 with the potential of increasing to $17.70 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:

Loader/Material Handler:

  • Lifting stacks of flats of eggs on to the loader conveyor efficiently
  • Disposing of inedible product in correct containers when needed.

Candler:

  • Being able to recognize and remove any dirt’s, rotten, blood and leaking eggs.

Breaker:

  • Being able to recognize and remove any shells or blood in the cups.

Scanner:

  • Being able to recognize and remove any eggs that could create contamination (dirt’s, leaker, blood, rot).
Requirements
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Ability to be on feet for prolonged periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
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: Helpers Production Workers
  • Industry: Farm and Food Production
  • Job Salary: $17.5 per hour
  • Application Deadline: 30 September 2026