Pack Operator

Oishii; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Parental leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Paid Training

Office social events

Employee activity groups

Job summary

Oishii is seeking a Packaging Operator in Phillipsburg, NJ to join our production team. You will be responsible for packaging, labeling, weighing, and ensuring the quality of our strawberries in a state-of-the-art packaging facility.

This role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work cross-functionally to meet shipping deadlines. We offer competitive benefits and a fast-paced environment with strict food-safety standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen or packaging operation is a plus.
• Food Safety Certification is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Sort, clean, weigh, package and label the strawberries.
• Inspect, and execute quality testing to ensure berries meet standards.
• Conduct sanitation and hygiene management to maintain food safety.
• Engage in data entry to track product in and out of inventory.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the product is shipped on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Team player

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Phillipsburg, NJ 08865Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Production OperationsPackaging Operator

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

As part of our Production team, a Packaging 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 Packaging Operator 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.

Qualifications

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.


• Ability to work cross functionally and collaborate with positive intent.


• You’re a meticulous, dependable, and self-motivated team player

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 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 outcome

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 Operator:

• 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

Shift & Schedule:

• Sunday-Wednesday 8am-6pm


• Wednesday-Saturday 8am-6pm

Perks at Oishii:

• Compensation: $19.00/hr


• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K)


• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Insurance


• Paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time


• Paid Training


• Office social events including happy hours, events, and parties


• Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…

About Oishii:

Oishii (which means “delicious” in Japanese) is the innovative company behind the world’s largest indoor vertical strawberry farm. On a mission to transform the agriculture industry through the power of smart farming, Oishii harmoniously marries nature with state-of-the-art technology to create the ideal elements—rain, air, heat, light, nourishment and natural bee pollination—for growing in-season produce all year round. Oishii’s beloved Omakase, Koyo and Nikko Berries are grown in pesticide-free vertical farms in the U.S. and proudly bear the Non-GMO Project Verified seal. Founded in 2016, Oishii’s investors include SPARX Group, NTT, Yaskawa, McWin Capital Partners, and Resilience Reserve. Oishii was recognized as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” in 2022.

Today, Oishii operates farms and research facilities across the United States and Japan, bringing together expertise from both countries to advance the future of agriculture. As a Japanese-founded company with global ambitions, we are building a world-class team dedicated to transforming how premium produce is grown and delivered. For more information, visit www.oishii.com.