Pack Operator

Oishii • Phillipsburg, NJ

22h • $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.

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