Farm Operator in Phillipsburg, NJ
Job Description
Grow With Us!
Oishii is seeking the next Farm Operator to join us in growing the world’s BEST tasting strawberries!
As part of our Production Team, a Farm Operator at Oishii contributes to our exceptional product development and plant health by working independently to ensure the success of short term and long-range goals in our production farms.
Our Farm Operator role is a unique opportunity to learn the new vertical farming world while receiving training from experts in AgTech and support from our expert team members. Farm Operators maintain plant health for optimal transitions through the plant life cycle. The role is hands-on with a large portion of time spent in the farm with our plants. No experience is necessary!
As an Oishii Berry Grower you will:
- Operate and troubleshoot new farming technologies
- Manage all stages of the strawberry plant life cycle – propagation, cultivation, pruning, and harvesting
- Conduct farm hygiene management essential to keep the plants healthy and happy
- Engage in data collection so that we can continually improve our strawberries
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.
- Meticulous, self-motivated team player with a positive attitude-everyone at Oishii is a joy to work with
Focus.
- Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment.
- 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
- You have good documentation, inventory and organizational skills
GSD (Get Sh** Done!)
- A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.
- Possess great, can-do attitude, communication skills, ability to follow directions and attention to detail
Qualifications for Farm Operator:
- Willing to commute / relocate to Philipsburg, NJ
- Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance
- You’re physically capable of frequent ladder use lifting up to 30 pounds, and enjoy being active at work
- You’re comfortable standing; walking; using hands; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, or crouching
How do I know I am the right for this position?
That’s a great question! Our Farm Operator role is a unique opportunity to learn the new vertical farming world. NO EXPERIENCE IN AGRICULTURE, CULTIVATION, OR TECHNOLOGY IS NEEDED! If any of these sound like you, we would love to meet you!
- Experience in production or packaging in food production
- Experience in working with food or innovation
- Experience in agriculture or farming
- Love Strawberries and learning new things
Perks at Oishii:
- Competitive hourly pay starts at $17.00/hour, overtime available
- 401(k) retirement plan
- ICHRA and commuter benefits (FSA)
- Paid Parental leave
- Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
- Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…
- Various day and evening shifts available
- Paid training!
About Oishii:
At Oishii, we grow the best fruit in the world by deploying ground-breaking vertical farming technology that pushes the boundaries of agriculture. We’re the first in the WORLD to grow fruit in an indoor vertical farm at commercial scale. We started with strawberries, which we debuted at Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, the three star Michelin restaurant considered by critics to be among the best in the world. Since then, we have supplied our strawberries to food-loving consumers, world-class restaurants, and specialty retailers across NYC. Our proprietary technology enables us to grow the very best produce year-round, at the same high level of quality, all without using any pesticides.
Oishii has been profiled in Eater, NPR, Time Magazine, and Fortune. Oishi was also one of the Fast Companies Most Innovative Companies of 2022. If you’re interested in building the farm of the future with us, we look forward to hearing from you!