Agriculture Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Ohio's agriculture sector spans grain farming in the northwest, greenhouse and nursery operations near Columbus, and food processing facilities across the state, creating consistent demand for skilled agricultural professionals. Major employers like Scotts Miracle-Gro, Dole Food Company, and Ohio State University's agricultural research divisions have sponsored Green Cards for specialized roles in agronomy, agricultural engineering, and food science.
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Cooper Farms is hiring a Senior Feed Operations Manager for our Feed and Animal Division across Mercer & Darke County, OH.
The primary goal of this position is to provide leadership and direction for feed manufacturing and delivery across our three feed mill locations. You’ll lead and develop Feed Mill Managers, strengthen safety and quality, improve operational and financial performance, and ensure the consistent production and delivery of safe, high-quality feed. You’ll also work with leaders across Cooper Farms to improve operations and support the future growth of our feed business.
Since 1938, Cooper Farms has grown into a diverse food company producing turkeys, hogs, eggs, and delicious ready-to-cook and fully cooked turkey, ham, and chicken products. We are committed to teamwork, respect, and helping our team members build successful futures.
Pay & Schedule
- Starting Pay: Commensurate with experience (Salary)
- Monthly and Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonuses (based on company performance)
- Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
- Lead operations across multiple feed mills, providing direction and support to Feed Mill Managers and their teams.
- Develop strong leaders and teams through coaching, mentoring, accountability, and succession planning.
- Improve safety, quality, and operational performance by setting goals, monitoring results, and finding ways to work more efficiently.
- Ensure our feed operations meet high standards for safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer service.
- Manage costs, resources, and facility investments, including operating budgets, equipment needs, capital projects, and long-term planning.
- Work across the organization with Production, Transportation, Purchasing, Nutrition, and Maintenance to solve problems, improve reliability, and support future growth.
What We're Looking For
- 7–10 years of experience in feed manufacturing, agriculture, production, operations, or a related field.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred, but the description does not list it as required. A valid CDL is also preferred but not required.
- A proven leader who has experience managing multiple departments, locations, or operations and developing other leaders.
- A strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including production, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across teams and balance multiple priorities.
- Comfortable using operational and financial information to make decisions and identify ways to improve performance.
Why Cooper Farms?
- Generous paid vacation at hire
- 6 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays
- Paid weekly
- 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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Looking for a steady full-time job with great benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow?
Cooper Farms is hiring a Senior Feed Operations Manager for our Feed and Animal Division across Mercer & Darke County, OH.
The primary goal of this position is to provide leadership and direction for feed manufacturing and delivery across our three feed mill locations. You’ll lead and develop Feed Mill Managers, strengthen safety and quality, improve operational and financial performance, and ensure the consistent production and delivery of safe, high-quality feed. You’ll also work with leaders across Cooper Farms to improve operations and support the future growth of our feed business.
Since 1938, Cooper Farms has grown into a diverse food company producing turkeys, hogs, eggs, and delicious ready-to-cook and fully cooked turkey, ham, and chicken products. We are committed to teamwork, respect, and helping our team members build successful futures.
Pay & Schedule
- Starting Pay: Commensurate with experience (Salary)
- Monthly and Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonuses (based on company performance)
- Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
- Lead operations across multiple feed mills, providing direction and support to Feed Mill Managers and their teams.
- Develop strong leaders and teams through coaching, mentoring, accountability, and succession planning.
- Improve safety, quality, and operational performance by setting goals, monitoring results, and finding ways to work more efficiently.
- Ensure our feed operations meet high standards for safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer service.
- Manage costs, resources, and facility investments, including operating budgets, equipment needs, capital projects, and long-term planning.
- Work across the organization with Production, Transportation, Purchasing, Nutrition, and Maintenance to solve problems, improve reliability, and support future growth.
What We're Looking For
- 7–10 years of experience in feed manufacturing, agriculture, production, operations, or a related field.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred, but the description does not list it as required. A valid CDL is also preferred but not required.
- A proven leader who has experience managing multiple departments, locations, or operations and developing other leaders.
- A strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including production, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across teams and balance multiple priorities.
- Comfortable using operational and financial information to make decisions and identify ways to improve performance.
Why Cooper Farms?
- Generous paid vacation at hire
- 6 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays
- Paid weekly
- 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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Search Agriculture Jobs in OhioAgriculture Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which agriculture companies sponsor Green Card visas in Ohio?
Ohio-based employers with documented Green Card sponsorship activity in agriculture include Scotts Miracle-Gro (headquartered in Marysville), Dole Food Company processing operations, and large grain cooperatives such as GROWMARK. Food processing companies concentrated in northwest Ohio, including those in the tomato and soybean supply chain, have also sponsored permanent residence for specialized technical and management roles.
Which cities in Ohio have the most agriculture Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Columbus and its surrounding counties see consistent activity due to Ohio State University's agricultural research programs and corporate headquarters. Findlay, Defiance, and the broader northwest Ohio region concentrate heavily in grain, soybean, and food processing operations. Marysville is notable for lawn and garden industry employers. Wooster, home to an OSU agricultural campus, also draws agronomy and research professionals seeking sponsored positions.
What types of agriculture roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Ohio?
Roles requiring specialized education or expertise are the most common candidates for employer-sponsored Green Cards. These include agronomists, agricultural engineers, food scientists, plant breeders, soil scientists, and precision agriculture technology specialists. Research positions affiliated with university extension programs also qualify. General farmworker roles are less commonly sponsored under employment-based Green Card categories, which generally require a bachelor's degree or demonstrated specialized expertise.
How do I find agriculture Green Card sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type, including Green Card, and by industry, so you can browse agriculture roles in Ohio without manually screening each posting. Because not all employers advertise sponsorship availability upfront, using Migrate Mate's targeted filters saves significant time. Focus your search on food science, agronomy, and agricultural engineering titles, which are most commonly sponsored by Ohio employers.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for agriculture Green Card sponsorship?
Ohio's agriculture industry is heavily tied to commodity crops, greenhouse production, and food processing, meaning sponsoring employers tend to be mid-to-large agribusinesses or research institutions rather than small family farms. Ohio does not have state-level immigration programs, so all Green Card sponsorship follows federal employment-based categories. Roles at land-grant institutions like Ohio State University may have additional petition pathways available through the university's HR and immigration office.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card agriculture jobs in Ohio?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.