Farm Cleaner

We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & that wouldn’t be possible without our Farm Cleaning Team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Farm Cleaner to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe growing environment on our farms. This role focuses on both daily and weekly cleaning procedures to prevent contamination, control algae buildup, and ensure optimal plant health.

As a Farm Cleaner, you will play a key role in ensuring Oishii’s farms remain clean, safe, and free of excess water while maintaining our world-class quality standards. This role is critical in supporting plant health, preventing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) issues from escalating, and helping ensure our farms operate efficiently and safely.

You will work collaboratively with Shift Managers, Farm Operations, and the IPM team to maintain sanitation standards across the farm environment.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Perform daily & weekly deep cleaning of farm and pack units, including floors, aisles, clean rooms, robot areas, and areas under racks.
• Remove all debris, algae, standing water, plant matter, and waste through sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing, and sanitation processes.
• Clean and maintain gutters, ensuring that debris and algae are fully removed and that drainage systems remain unobstructed.
• Scrub and sanitize floors using approved solutions to eliminate algae buildup and prevent slip hazards.
• Clean high-reach walls and hard-to-access surfaces within the farm.
• Replace trench drain filters and thoroughly clean and sanitize trench drains.
• Clean and sanitize sinks, tools, vacuums, hoses, and all equipment after each use.
• Safely operate and maintain cleaning equipment, including large/small vacuums, squeegees, brushes, hoses, and extension cords.
• Ensure all walkways, aisles, and workspaces are free of clutter, debris, and hazards.

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 outcomes

What we’re looking for in a Farm Cleaner:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous cleaning, sanitation, warehouse, manufacturing, agriculture, or food production experience preferred
• Experience working around industrial equipment or automated systems is a plus
• Experience following safety procedures and PPE requirements preferred

Additional Details:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and reach frequently throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in humid, warm, and wet environments
• Ability to safely use ladders, cleaning equipment, and long-reach cleaning tools
• Ability to work around moving automated systems while following safety procedures
• MUST NOT be allergic to bees
• This position works directly inside active farm environments and requires strict adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.

Shift Schedule:

• Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Perks at Oishii:

• Compensation: Starting Hourly at $19
• 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 Us:

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.