Facilities Associate

Facilities Associate

Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Salary Range $19.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Travel Percentage None Category Production Operations

Facilities Associate

We grow and deliver the world's BEST Strawberries & our Production team members are an enormous reason why!

As part of our Production team, a Facilities Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring that our buildings are secure, safe, clean, sanitized, and organized so that we sustain a positive work environment for all of our employees and guests.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Ensure that the facility is adequately stocked in terms of cleaning supplies, kitchen needs 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 and ready for use and visitors.
• Coordinate and assist event setup and teardown including weekly lunches.
• Parking lot & grounds maintenance.
• Ensure all farm units, bathrooms and trash receptacles are cleaned.
• 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 trucks.
• 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.

• 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:

• Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Additional Details:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Ability to crouch or kneel
• Ability to…