Overview

The Mushroom Production Assistant supports daily operations at Urban Spore Mushroom Farm, assisting with mushroom cultivation, harvesting, and general production activities. This hands-on role involves preparing growing areas, monitoring crop conditions, handling mushroom production materials, and maintaining clean and organized workspaces. The position also includes operating basic production equipment and performing routine maintenance to ensure smooth and efficient farm operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Assist with mushroom cultivation, growing, harvesting, and sorting activities.
- Prepare and maintain mushroom growing areas and production materials.
- Monitor growing conditions, including temperature, humidity, and moisture levels, as directed.
- Assist with irrigation systems and routine crop care.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and basic farm production equipment.
- Perform routine cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of growing rooms, tools, and equipment.
- Move, handle, and organize growing supplies, harvested mushrooms, and production materials.
- Measure, count, weigh, and record production quantities using basic math.
- Follow food safety, workplace health, and safety procedures.
- Assist team members with daily production tasks to maintain an efficient and organized growing environment.





Requirements

Required:

- Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to use hand tools and power tools.
- Basic math skills for weighing, counting, and recording production data.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving materials.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred:

- Previous experience in mushroom farming, agriculture, horticulture, or food production.
- Familiarity with irrigation systems and indoor growing environments.
- Experience operating production equipment or farm machinery.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning and sanitation procedures in food production facilities.

Your Impact

Your contribution helps Urban Spore Mushroom Farm maintain healthy growing conditions, consistent mushroom production, and reliable daily operations. Through careful crop handling, harvesting, equipment maintenance, and teamwork, you help ensure high-quality mushroom production and an productive working environment.

Pay: From $25.60 per hour

Expected hours: 45.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Mushroom Production Assistant (North York)
🏢 Urban Spore Mushroom Farm
📍 North York