Harvesting Operator (Overnight)

Oishii • Phillipsburg, NJ

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

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 harvesting related tasks in a production farm contributing to our exceptional product and plant health. What you’ll be responsible for: 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. 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–experience with gardening is a plus
• 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

• 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

• 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees