Facilities Associate

Oishii•Phillipsburg, NJ

7d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & that wouldn’t be possible without our Production Operations Team! As part of our Production Operations Team, a Full-Time Facilities Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring that our buildings are secure, safe, clean, sanitized, and organized, so Oishii can sustain a positive work environment for all of our employees and guests. What you’ll be responsible for : Ensure the facility is adequately stocked with cleaning and kitchen supplies, laundry and other general office items. Keep walkways, corridors and common areas clear of debris or received goods. Organize and coordinate mail & package deliveries. Ensure offices and meeting rooms are adequately stocked, cleaned, and ready for employee and visitor use. Coordinate and assist event setup and teardown. Parking lot & grounds maintenance, indoor or outdoor. Ensure all farm units, bathrooms and trash receptacles are cleaned. Perform safety walks and sweeps, checking fire extinguishers on a monthly cadence. Ensure fire exits are not blocked by debris or equipment and ensure an overall safe work environment. Periodic trips to suppliers for pick ups of materials. Periodic plant transfers between sites in non-cdl truck. Periodic filter change for office HVAC systems, Air Scrubbers and drinking water systems. Understand, implement, and enforce food safety policies, including worker hygiene, sanitation, and maintaining proper documentation. Oversee special projects, site repairs and ad hoc requests as needed. Qualifications Who will love this job : Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii. One Team, One Fight! Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose at various levels of the organization. Ability to work cross functionally at all levels including across locations, and collaborate with a focus on supporting & understanding the evolving business needs of a startup environment. Ability to lead through others and develop teams with a diverse level of experience to succeed. Focus. Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment in the absence of process or policy. We are building it, but need to manage through the process with good judgment and a bias for action. Ability to synthesize information quickly to aid in the troubleshooting process. GSD (Get Sh Done!) Possessing an entrepreneurial mindset with the tenacity to develop ideas, process, and policy and implement them rapidly. Capable of prioritizing tasks and considering the resources available when doing so. A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes. Track record of effectively handling complex employee relations issues, and addressing sensitive information and difficult situations with tact, discretion, and confidentiality.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
Familiarity with Google suite including email, and google sheets.
Required to obtain and maintain valid forklift certification and demonstrate safe operation of equipment at all times during tenure, in compliance with all safety regulations and company procedures
MUST NOT be allergic to bees
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to climb a ladder
Ability to crouch or kneel
Ability to reach and stretch
Comfortable in an active non sedentary role for lengths of up to 5 to 6 hours at a time

Responsibilities

Ensure the facility is adequately stocked with cleaning and kitchen supplies, laundry and other general office items.
Keep walkways, corridors and common areas clear of debris or received goods.
Organize and coordinate mail & package deliveries.
Ensure offices and meeting rooms are adequately stocked, cleaned, and ready for employee and visitor use.
Coordinate and assist event setup and teardown.
Parking lot & grounds maintenance, indoor or outdoor.
Ensure all farm units, bathrooms and trash receptacles are cleaned.
Perform safety walks and sweeps, checking fire extinguishers on a monthly cadence.
Ensure fire exits are not blocked by debris or equipment and ensure an overall safe work environment.
Periodic trips to suppliers for pick ups of materials.
Periodic plant transfers between sites in non-cdl truck.
Periodic filter change for office HVAC systems, Air Scrubbers and drinking water systems.
Understand, implement, and enforce food safety policies, including worker hygiene, sanitation, and maintaining proper documentation.
Oversee special projects, site repairs and ad hoc requests as needed.