Farm Operator

Oishii • Jersey City, NJ

2d • 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.
• 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
• MUST NOT be allergic to bees

Nice To Haves

• Experience with gardening is a plus
• No growing experience necessary, on the job training will be provided.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K)
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance + 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 for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…

What This Job Offers

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