Farm Operator

Oishii•Jersey City, NJ

4d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & our Farm Operators are a huge reason why! As part of our Production Team, a Farm Operator is responsible for the execution of farming and related tasks in a production farm contributing to our exceptional product and plant health. Individuals execute the day-to-day operations of the Farm which includes pruning, harvesting, cleaning, sanitizing and transferring plants. The role is hands-on with about 90% of time spent in the farm tending to our plants.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Ability to climb a ladder
Ability to crouch or kneel
Ability to reach and stretch
Hand dexterity
Comfortable in an active non sedentary role for lengths of up to 5 to 6 hours at a time
MUST NOT be allergic to bees

Nice To Haves

You love strawberries and learning new things!
You love the natural rhythm of farming and would thrive spending hours every day in a farm caring for plants–experience with gardening is a plus
No growing experience necessary, on the job training will be provided.
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.
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.
Ability to synthesize information quickly to aid in the troubleshooting process.
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.

Responsibilities

Ensure tasks such as pruning, harvesting, and cleaning/sanitizing are completed timely.
Operate and troubleshoot new farming technologies.
Manage all stages of the strawberry plant life cycle - propagation, cultivation, pruning, and harvesting.
Communicate and work cross functionally with packaging and distribution.
Engage in information and data collection as necessary so that we can continually improve our strawberries.
Escalate concerns to leadership as necessary to ensure the health and safety of our plants and our people.