Grower, Deployment

DescriptionWe grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & our R&D team members are a major reason why!

As part of our Research & Development Team, a Grower at Oishii contributes to our exceptional product development, and plant health by working cross-functionally to ensure the success of short term and long-range goals in both production farms and R&D farms. Growers serve as subject matter experts to our production teams monitoring & problem solving for plant health, diseases, pest, environmental stresses, quality and yield opportunities and often oversee projects or experiments in various farms to improve growing systems and to characterize plant responses in controlled environments

The role is hands-on and strategic with a large portion of time spent in the farm with our plants.

What you’ll be responsible for

Execute deployment initiatives to achieve yield and quality KPIs (yield and brix) across assigned farms, ensuring target environmental conditions are maintained

Exercise daily data collection and analysis related to plant health, quality, and environmental control (including IPM) across assigned farms, and proactively share any concerns with supervisors at an early stage

Conduct data analysis and report key messages on a daily and weekly basis through clear written summaries and visualizations; proficiently leverage multiple data sources and tools to do so

Collaborate with cross-functional teams alongside supervisors to execute improvement actions related to assigned farms

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.

Ability to work cross functionally and collaborate understanding that growers are functional experts but not always the decision makers.

Focus.

Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment.

GSD (Get Sh** Done!)

A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.

What we look for in a Grower

• A Bachelor's degree in horticulture, plant biology, plant physiology, soil science, or a related field is a plus
• 1–2+ years of hands-on plant cultivation experience
• Prior experience in a large-scale production or greenhouse facility
• Detail-oriented with strong data collection and record-keeping habits
• Experience analyzing raw data using basic calculation tools such as Excel or spreadsheet software
• A proactive communicator who surfaces issues early and works effectively under supervision
• Eager to develop expertise in a fast-paced, hands-on R&D startup environment

Perks at Oishii

Compensation: $60,000-$70,000 with Equity

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 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.

Today, Oishii operates farms and research facilities across the United States and Japan, bringing together expertise from both countries to advance the future of agriculture. As a Japanese-founded company with global ambitions, we are building a world-class team dedicated to transforming how premium produce is grown and delivered. For more information, visit <www.oishii.com>.