Pack Operator

Oishii Farms - Phillipsburg, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Phillipsburg, NJ

Crop Production

About the position

At Oishii, we grow the world's BEST Strawberries & our Packaging Associates are a major reason why! As part of our Production team, a Pack 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Attention to detail & ability to recognize imperfections in products/produce.
• Basic understanding of Google Sheets.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior Experience in a commercial kitchen or commercial packaging operation is a plus!
• Food Safety Certification is also a plus!

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $17 and opportunities for career growth
• 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.