Farm Cleaner

Oishii • Clay Township, OH

13d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Oishii is seeking a detail-oriented Farm Cleaner to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe growing environment in its farms. The role carries out daily and weekly cleaning procedures to prevent contamination, control algae buildup, support plant health, prevent Integrated Pest Management (IPM) issues from escalating, and help the farms operate safely and efficiently. The Farm Cleaner collaborates with Shift Managers, Farm Operations, and the IPM team to maintain sanitation standards across active farm environments and must strictly follow food safety and sanitation procedures.

The position is full-time at Oishii Farm Corporation 190 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a day shift. The starting hourly rate is $19. The work takes place in humid, warm, and wet farm environments and around moving automated systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work with positive intent.
• Meticulous, dependable, and self-motivated team-player approach.
• Ability to prioritize, solve problems, work through ambiguity, and use fact-based or sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and create structure and process where needed.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, consider available resources, take action, and be accountable for results.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and reach frequently throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working in humid, warm, and wet environments.
• Ability to safely use ladders, cleaning equipment, and long-reach cleaning tools.
• Ability to work around moving automated systems while following safety procedures.
• Must not be allergic to bees.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cleaning, sanitation, warehouse, manufacturing, agriculture, or food production experience is preferred.
• Experience working around industrial equipment or automated systems is a plus.
• Experience following safety procedures and PPE requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and weekly deep cleaning of farm and pack units, including floors, aisles, clean rooms, robot areas, and areas under racks.
• Remove debris, algae, standing water, plant matter, and waste through sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing, and sanitation processes.
• Clean and maintain gutters, removing debris and algae and keeping drainage systems unobstructed.
• Scrub and sanitize floors using approved solutions to eliminate algae buildup and prevent slip hazards.
• Clean high-reach walls and hard-to-access surfaces within the farm.
• Replace trench drain filters and thoroughly clean and sanitize trench drains.
• Clean and sanitize sinks, tools, vacuums, hoses, and all equipment after each use.
• Safely operate and maintain cleaning equipment, including large and small vacuums, squeegees, brushes, hoses, and extension cords.
• Keep walkways, aisles, and workspaces free of clutter, debris, and hazards.
• Collaborate with Shift Managers, Farm Operations, and the IPM team to maintain sanitation standards.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, safety, and PPE procedures while working around active farms and moving automated systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid training.
• Office social events, including happy hours, events, and parties.
• Employee activity groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED