Harvesting Operator

Oishii•Phillipsburg, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Harvesting Operator We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & our Harvesting Operators are a huge reason why! As part of our Production Team, a Harvesting 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.
Attention to detail & ability to recognize imperfections in products/produce.
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 6 to 8 hours at a time
MUST NOT be allergic to bees

Nice To Haves

Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii.
Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose.
Outgoing and collaborative work style- Ability to work cross functionally at all levels and collaborate at various levels of the organization.
Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment.
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.
A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.
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
Prior Experience in a commercial kitchen or commercial packaging operation is a plus!
Food Safety Certification is also 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.