Harvesting Operator (Overnight)

Oishii • Phillipsburg, NJ

11h • Onsite

About The Position

As part of our Production Team, a Harvesting Operator is responsible for the execution of harvesting related tasks in a production farm contributing to our exceptional product and plant health. 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
• Attention to detail & ability to recognize imperfections in products/produce.
• Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose.
• Ability to work independently, with a high attention to detail, and ability to create structure & process where none may exist.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and always considering the resources available when doing so.
• Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with gardening is a plus
• Prior Experience in a commercial kitchen or commercial packaging operation is a plus!
• Food Safety Certification is also a plus!

Responsibilities

• Manage stages of the strawberry plant life cycle.
• Ensure tasks such as harvesting, and cleaning/sanitizing are completed timely.
• Operate and troubleshoot new farming technologies.
• Communicate and work cross functionally with packaging and distribution; support packaging with sorting, cleaning, weighing, packaging and labeling the strawberries into the appropriate container.
• 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

• Competitive hourly pay starts at $19.00/hour with a track for pay advancement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Insurance
• EAP Access
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Roth & Traditional)
• Paid Parental leave
• Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
• 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