Top 246 Farmer Jobs in New Jersey

Optical Grader Operator
S&L Cold Storage —Mickleton, NJ
- From $22.50 an hour
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Trimming Specialist
Illicit Gardens —Lafayette, NJ
- From $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Cultivation Specialist 1
Illicit Gardens —Lafayette, NJ
- From $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 21 years or older
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Bread Baker
Jed’s Bread Craft Bakery —Bloomfield, NJ
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bakery
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Horticulture Specialist
Accelera —Egg Harbor Township, NJ
- $17.95 - $20.79 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
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Stable Worker
Somerset County Park Commission —Basking Ridge, NJ
- $39,250 - $57,325 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Fair chance
- Power tools
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1d
Greenhouse Coordinator
RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services —Toms River, NJ
- $59,713 - $74,641 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
8d
Cannabis Cultivation Technician
Brute's Roots —Hammonton, NJ
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Expert Grower, Deployment
Oishii —Phillipsburg, NJ
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Farm Operator
Oishii —Jersey City, NJ
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Seasonal Agricultural Worker - Rutgers Cooperative Vegetable IPM Program
Rutgers University —New Jersey
- $15.92 - $21.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Seasonal Agricultural Worker - Cooperative Extension Fruit IPM Program
Rutgers University —New Jersey
- $15.92 - $22.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Laboratory experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Horse Care Assistant
Centenary University, A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation —Hackettstown, NJ
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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7d
Trimmer
Breakwater —Cranbury, NJ
- From $17 an hour
- Seasonal
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Reliable transportation
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Expert Grower, Recipe Development
Oishii —Jersey City, NJ
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Farm Worker-Seasonal
BELL NURSERY USA LLC —Bridgeton, NJ
- $15.54 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
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Seasonal Agricultural Workers - Adelphia (Freehold)
Rutgers University —Freehold, NJ
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- English
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Propagation Manager
TailoredSearch —Plainfield, NJ
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cannabis Cultivation Technician
Green lightning —Cinnaminson, NJ
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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1d
Housekeeper/Caretaker
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. —Asbury, NJ
- Up to $15.92 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Hand tools

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Optical Grader Operator

S&L Cold Storage
Mickleton, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
From $22.50 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Manufacturing equipment maintenance
Spanish
Teamwork
Machine repair
Machine operation
Attention to detail
Mechanical troubleshooting
Time management

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Optical Grader Operator is responsible for the efficient operation and monitoring of the Tomra/Compac fruit sorting system to ensure consistent product quality, throughput, and equipment performance. This role involves setting up and calibrating the sorter based on product specifications, monitoring grading accuracy, and adjusting parameters as needed to maintain optimal performance. The Optical Grader Operator collaborates with Quality Assurance and Production teams to ensure the correct fruit sizing, color, and defect detection, while maintaining compliance with food safety and company standards. The operator also performs basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning of the sorter to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operation throughout the shift.

Skills and Responsibilities

Machine Operation & Setup: Operates the Tomra/Compac optical grading and sorting system according to production requirements and product specifications. Calibrates cameras, lighting, and sensors to ensure accurate detection of size, color, and external defects. Loads product efficiently and ensures continuous flow through the sorting process.
Monitoring & Quality Control: Continuously monitors sorter performance to maintain grading accuracy and consistent product quality. Verifies that the correct grading programs are selected for each fruit variety and customer specification. Works closely with the Quality Assurance team to make real-time adjustments based on product quality feedback.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Identifies and corrects minor mechanical, software, or calibration issues to minimize downtime. Performs basic preventative maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of sensors, belts, and cameras. Reports recurring or complex technical issues promptly to maintenance or engineering teams.
Production Efficiency & Documentation: Records production data, including throughput, yields, and downtime events. Ensures all production metrics are accurately entered into designated systems or logs. Collaborates with production leadership to achieve target throughput per hour (TPHL) and minimize waste.
Safety & Compliance: Adheres to company safety policies, GMPs, and food safety standards at all times. Keeps the workstation organized and free from hazards, ensuring safe product handling. Participates in audits and supports compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Collaboration & Communication: Communicates effectively with Line Leads, Warehouse, and QA to ensure workflow continuity. Notifies supervisors immediately of product shortages, quality issues, or mechanical failures. Supports training of new or less experienced operators when assigned.
Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changes in product types, schedules, and production demands. Willingness to perform other work-related duties as assigned and support team needs as required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Experience in a packhouse or food manufacturing environment preferred.
Sound mechanical knowledge and experience in maintaining, repairing, and operating machinery and equipment.
Experience with COMPAC sorting/grading equipment and software preferred.
Understanding and/or ability to learn COMPAC mapping process.

Competencies

Packaging Knowledge: Understand packaging requirements and perform both routine and complex tasks with precision.
Accuracy & Efficiency: Strong attention to detail and ability to execute tasks effectively within set deadlines.
Software Proficiency: Ability to interact with various software systems to gather information, communicate issues, and ensure optimal packhouse operations.
Instruction & Execution: Capable of following instructions carefully while carrying out tasks independently.
Reliability & Independence: Consistently dependable and able to work unsupervised when needed.
Availability & Flexibility: Demonstrates reliability and commitment to meeting production demands by maintaining a flexible work schedule. Willing to work extended hours, weekends, and variable shifts as determined by production needs. Adapts quickly to changing priorities and maintains focus and efficiency under time-sensitive conditions.
Time Management & Production Efficiency: Exhibits strong organizational and time management skills to meet demanding production schedules. Prioritizes tasks effectively to maintain consistent output and product quality, even during peak periods. Demonstrates the ability to work efficiently under pressure, adapt to schedule changes, and sustain focus and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Balances urgency with attention to detail to ensure production goals and deadlines are achieved safely and efficiently.
Team Collaboration: Works well in group environments, fostering teamwork and mutual support among colleagues.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on occasion.
Frequently required to sit.
Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
Continually required to speak and listen.
Ability to work in a cold environment (33F – 40F).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Mickleton, NJ 08056 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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