Harvesting Operator (Phillipsburg)

We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & our Harvesting Operators are a huge reason why!

As part of our Production Team, a Harvester 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. 

Who will love this job: 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.

What We Look for in a Harvester: 

• 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. 
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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

Shift & Schedule:

• Either Saturday or Sunday availability is required; this is a 4 day/week onsite role