Packaging Operator (Overnight)

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

As part of our Production team, aPackaging 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 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.

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

Shift & Schedule:

• Wednesday thru Saturday, 8pm to 6am

Perks at Oishii:

• Competitive hourly pay starting 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:

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.

At Oishii, everything we do works toward accomplishing our mission of transforming agriculture sustainably while bringing produce that truly delights people everywhere. This requires farmers, engineers, scientists, product managers, and members of many other backgrounds to work together day-in and day-out to innovate, while operating increasingly large farms. We have an amazing mission-driven team of highly motivated and engaged members.

Learn More https://oishii.com/