Part-Time Farm Operator (Jersey City)

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

As part of our Production Team, a Farm 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.

What you’ll be responsible for: 

• 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. 

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.

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 5 to 6 hours at a time
• MUST NOT be allergic to bees

What We Look for in a Farm Operator:

• 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
• No growing experience necessary, on the job training will be provided.
• Ability to work the following Shift & Schedule:
  • Monday - Wednesday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM

Perks at Oishii:

• Hourly compensation starts at $17.00/hour
• 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…

About Oishii: