Farm Cleaner

Oishii•Phillipsburg, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Oishii is seeking a detail-oriented Farm Cleaner to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe growing environment in its active indoor farms. The role performs daily and weekly cleaning procedures to prevent contamination, control algae buildup, support plant health, and keep farms free of excess water. It contributes to food safety, sanitation, and the prevention of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) issues, while helping farm operations run efficiently and safely. The Farm Cleaner works collaboratively with Shift Managers, Farm Operations, and the IPM team and must follow strict food safety and sanitation procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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.
Ability to shift priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly, concisely, and purposefully, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with positive intent.
Meticulous, dependable, self-motivated team player with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, solve problems, work through ambiguity, use sound judgment, and create structure and process where needed.
Ability to prioritize tasks and resources, take action, and be accountable for driving results.
Must adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform daily and weekly deep cleaning of farm and pack units, including floors, aisles, clean rooms, robot areas, and spaces under racks.
Remove debris, algae, standing water, plant matter, and waste by sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing, and using sanitation processes.
Clean and maintain gutters, fully removing debris and algae and keeping drainage systems unobstructed.
Scrub and sanitize floors with 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 clean and sanitize trench drains thoroughly.
Clean and sanitize sinks, tools, vacuums, hoses, and equipment after each use.
Safely operate and maintain cleaning equipment, including 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 across the farm environment.