Facilities Associate

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Phillipsburg, NJ 08865Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayWe grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & that wouldn’t be possible without our Production Operations Team! As part of our Production Operations Team, a Full-Time Facilities Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring that our buildings are secure, safe, clean, sanitized, and organized, so Oishii can sustain a positive work environment for all of our employees and guests.  What you’ll be responsible for:  Ensure the facility is adequately stocked with cleaning and kitchen supplies, laundry and other general office items.  Keep walkways, corridors and common areas clear of debris or received goods. Organize and coordinate mail & package deliveries.  Ensure offices and meeting rooms are adequately stocked, cleaned, and ready for employee and visitor use. Coordinate and assist event setup and teardown.  Parking lot & grounds maintenance, indoor or outdoor.  Ensure all farm units, bathrooms and trash receptacles are cleaned.  Perform safety walks and sweeps, checking fire extinguishers on a monthly cadence. Ensure fire exits are not blocked by debris or equipment and ensure an overall safe work environment.  Periodic trips to suppliers for pick ups of materials.   Periodic plant transfers between sites in non-cdl truck. Periodic filter change for office HVAC systems, Air Scrubbers and drinking water systems. Understand, implement, and enforce food safety policies, including worker hygiene, sanitation, and maintaining proper documentation. Oversee special projects, site repairs and ad hoc requests as needed. QualificationsWho 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 at various levels of the organization.  Ability to work cross functionally at all levels including across locations, and collaborate with a focus on supporting & understanding the evolving business needs of a startup environment.  Ability to lead through others and develop teams with a diverse level of experience to succeed.   Focus. Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment in the absence of process or policy. We are building it, but need to manage through the process with good judgment and a bias for action.   Ability to synthesize information quickly to aid in the troubleshooting process.  GSD (Get Sh** Done!) Possessing an entrepreneurial mindset with the tenacity to develop ideas, process, and policy and implement them rapidly. 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 outcomes. Track record of effectively handling complex employee relations issues, and addressing sensitive information and difficult situations with tact, discretion, and confidentiality.   What We Look for in a Facilities Associate: HS Diploma or GED.  Valid driver's license and a clean driving record Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance. Familiarity with Google suite including email, and google sheets.  Required to obtain and maintain valid forklift certification and demonstrate safe operation of equipment at all times during tenure, in compliance with all safety regulations and company procedures MUST NOT be allergic to bees Shift & Schedule Available: Wednesday - Saturday, 8 AM - 6:00PM Additional Details: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to climb a ladder Ability to crouch or kneel Ability to reach and stretch Comfortable in an active non sedentary role for lengths of up to 5 to 6 hours at a time Perks at Oishii: Compensation: $19 hourly 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:  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/