Pack Operator

Oishii • Clay Township, OH

77d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & our Packaging Associates are an major reason why! As part of our Production team, a Pack Operator plays a crucial role in ensuring that we deliver the highest possible quality product to our customers. Working in a state of the art packaging environment, a Pack Operator is responsible for executing tasks associated with quality assurance and product packing. What you’ll be responsible for:
Sort, clean, weigh, package and label the strawberries into the appropriate container. Inspect, and execute quality testing to ensure that each berry meets our rigid standards of quality and that each package shipped out will delight our customers. Conduct sanitation and hygiene management essential to keep the packaging operation to food safety standards. Engage in data entry to track the product in and out of inventory. Work as part of a team to ensure the product is shipped on time.

Requirements

• Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii. One Team, One Fight!
• 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.
• Focus 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.
• GSD (Get Sh Done!) 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.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Hand dexterity
• Comfortable in an active non sedentary role for lengths of up to 5 to 6 hours at a time
• Willing to work in 38F environment
• MUST NOT be allergic to bees
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Attention to detail & ability to recognize imperfections in products/produce.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Experience in a commercial kitchen or commercial packaging operation is a plus!
• Food Safety Certification is also a plus!
• Basic understanding of Google Sheets

Responsibilities

• Sort, clean, weigh, package and label the strawberries into the appropriate container.
• Inspect, and execute quality testing to ensure that each berry meets our rigid standards of quality and that each package shipped out will delight our customers.
• Conduct sanitation and hygiene management essential to keep the packaging operation to food safety standards.
• Engage in data entry to track the product in and out of inventory.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the product is shipped on time.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $19
• 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