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Cooper Farms

During my two+ years working at Cooper Farms, I maintained a fairly good work environment. Of course when trying to meet a big order, there were plenty of stressful moments trying to keep pace and an orderly work environment. All in all the pros out-weigh the cons. The pay is very good, even for new hires. Good attendance leads to pay bonuses. The company provides a bunch of various benefits ranging from everything from a 401K Plan all the way to medical and everything in between. The medical was a big help for me personally, paid for out of my check, with(at the time I worked there) a co-pay of only $40 for all of my visits, as long as it was somewhere that took my insurance. The company even has it's own fitness room available to employees(on off hours of course) to help employees lead a healthier lifestyle, which is free of charge for all hired in employees. I have a reoccurring medical issue that makes it difficult to work in some environments, and Coopers worked with me to find a good spot for me without issues, which was a truly positive experience for me. The company has plenty of opportunities for advancement, as long as you're a good worker with solid attendance. My only complaints, if there truly are any, sometimes you have to pick up the slack of newer or slower coworkers. Cooper Farms pushes out thousands and thousands of pounds of product weekly, so no matter where you're placed, it's always fast paced. That can certainly be rough for new employees or people who have difficulty keeping an accelerated pace for an extended period of time.

Over the last several years, the company has gone through many changes—some positive, and others very damaging. Making long-term decisions has become increasingly difficult, especially given the limitations of parts of the senior leadership team, many of whom are overdue for retirement. Unfortunately, some of the negative changes from the past continue to create lingering issues that still have not been resolved. All we can do is take things one day at a time and hope these problems are eventually addressed.
We are also seeing challenges with the newer workforce entering the company. Their lack of commitment to their roles is becoming evident. Problematic behaviors, low accountability, and a general lack of concern for the company’s success—or even the safety of coworkers—are difficult to ignore.
There is also a noticeable amount of selfishness and entitlement among leadership in several departments. This continues to impact morale, expectations, and overall performance.
Our pay structure adds another layer of frustration. The philosophy of treating everyone the same has created ongoing problems: low performers are compensated the same as high performers, merit-based raises are rare, and pay increases typically follow a yearly schedule regardless of performance. In addition, the pay gap between new hires and long-term employees is far too narrow, which undermines loyalty and discourages high performance daily 



The administrative area of Cooper Farms lacked vision and direction. The pay rate for the job qualifications required was no better than working on the floor - some temp jobs in the area have better pay. Cooper Farms pushes a "Cooper Culture" playbook but it is rarely practiced by management.

Speaking of management, most managers/supervisors, with the exception of a few good ones, have absolutely no business being in their positions, yet there they are. They are friends with the directors and the top decision makers, instead of being hired for merit and being qualified to be a leader.

Despite the Cooper Culture Playbook stating so, Transparency and honesty isn't valued here either - it's easier to get your tooth pulled without anesthesia than it is to get honest feedback on performance. And if your manager doesn't like you, you will likely lose your job - regardless of performance and attendance - and find out from HR instead of from your boss directly, and be sent to work on the floor anyway.

If you're looking for a professional/administrative position, there's plenty of better places to work and not too many worse places.

One last thing, gainsharing is virtually nonexistent, don't count on it for your paycheck.

What is the best part of working at the company?
leaving the company after production is done before 2nd shift starts at 5:00 p.m in production begins?going to break at 9:00 in the morning to relax for 10 minutes and go to lunch for half  hour from 11:00-11:30 to enjoy our lunch before finishing up the production before going  home at 4:30 in the afternoon  and get the whole weekend off Saturday and Sunday?

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
get  bossed around by coworker's and getting frustrated at denesters for not wiping the packer bed and belt after us packers told them there is mess on the packer bed  and egg on top and bottom of cartons and belt?

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
trying my best by getting along with others without having a problem with coworker's and supervisors and stay 
quite while working instead of talking to much to your neighbor packing beside  you on the right and left side of you ?

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Sometimes frustrating and most of the time getting along with others at work instead of having shouting match with others that you work with every day to get production done before 2nd shift starts?

Everyone in here is nosey and knows your business and talks about it if you don’t know somebody chances are you at least heard about them,not the worst people but there annoying,I guess you can say there are little groups or clicks and there all hating on someone and having fun with each other I don’t know.managers play favorites not to much room for advancement or raises the pay starts out good though and they got a nurse that helps you if there’s anything wrong ice packs,heat packs,massages,there understanding of family’s and needing days off sometimes not all the time. Work is hard on your hands more times then not think rubbing your wrist or forearm while working, ur thumbs and other things will cramp swell or even knot up hence the nurse, your butchering like 18000 turkeys everyday the same movement 18000 times everyday and if you get bored you can be a floater where you can learn another position and do that movement 18000 times.ignorance is bliss

Cooper Farms Country Store is an amazing environment . I have learned at this job that you have to have patience and be open minded to others who enter the store. The management here is very good they always make sure we are good and need any supplies for the store. They are laid back people but also very strict on following the rules and being productive throughout your shift. It is always positive vibes coming into work and everyone around is amazing people. The hardest part about my current job is when it becomes very busy and having to deal with customers who are frustrated and still keeping that respectful manner towards other. The most enjoyable part of my job is seeing customers faces after they leave the store, seeing them happy makes me happy knowing I did my job to make them comfortable.

It is a good company, good wages, and plenty of benefits. What they don’t tell you is that you mess up once (when you’re in your probationary period) whether you’re liked or have been doing well, is that they fire you, without questions or another chance. 
Along with that, the manager will just change the schedule when they feel like it to fit THEIR needs, like they do at every job I’ve ever been at.
The schedule was made out two weeks in advance. The day before the second week’s schedule, it just got changed. Without telling me or asking me, just changing it and expecting that it worked out for everyone.
And if you’re not fast enough, even after all the training, they’ll let you go. Even if you’re doing the best you can, you can still get fired or let go for that.
Overall, I’d give this job and company a 4.5/10.

Cooper farms is a fast paced turkey proccesing plant. We typically process 18,500 birds every day. I worked in the "Assembly" area for over a year. That job consisted of packaging turkey burgers, sausage and roasts. However, I currently am helping out in the "Evisceration" area, cutting off the skin from around the necks of the turkeys.
Those who manage the lines and larger parts of the company try to find the right job area for their employees.
The repetitive motion can cause discomfort, but the nurse helps ease the pain by doing heat treatmeants and massages.
My co-workers are fun loving people that keep an upbeat mood and help the day move along. I enjoy working with them.

it's frustrating sometimes because of all these things that are not right but can be very difficult to get along with others?
learned to get along with coworker's and supervisors and stay in a place where I am at right now? the management can be very difficult  sometimes it's not as bad as it can be? the work culture can be difficult at times especially the coworker's don't want help once in a while?  trying to get  along with others and management? working 8 hours a day 5 days a week no more Saturday's 
get along with others and management 
and  work together as a team to get the job done and get the orders out for our customers?

I worked as a Quality Supervisor for about a year before moving on for another company . I was hired in from the outside which created some challenges but overall was accepted respected and allowed for growth . I honestly think Coopers is overall a great company though I do feel management is underpaid not just my role . To makeup for lack of a better paying salary , there were lots of recognition bonuses , supervisor and management banquets , and other perks . Having a supporting manager and coworkers were key to having success in the year as QS Supervisor. Best department !

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