Part-Time Pack Operator (Phillipsburg)

We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & our Packaging Associates are an major reason why!

As part of our Production team, a part-time Pack Associate 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 Packaging Associate 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.

Schedules & Shifts Available:

• Sunday - Tuesday, 6 AM - 12 PM
• Sunday - Tuesday, 12 PM - 8 PM
• Thursday - Saturday, 1 PM - 9 PM

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
• 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

What we look for in an Packaging Associate:

• HS Diploma or GED. 
• Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
• 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!
• Basic understanding of Google Sheets

Perks at Oishii:

• Competitive hourly pay starts at $17.00/hour
• Up to 29 hours / week 
• Paid Training
• Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
• Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…

About Oishii: 

At Oishii, we grow the best fruit