Harvester/Piscador Jobs

“We don't just grow mushrooms; we grow people too!" - Shah Kazemi

ABOUT US: Monterey Mushrooms is proud to provide fresh, locally grown mushrooms nationwide. Founded in 1971, Monterey Mushrooms became a family-owned business when the company was purchased by Shah Kazemi, who began as an employee himself. Today, our 4,000 U.S. teammates are proud to grow more than 200 million pounds of fresh mushrooms yearly. Our humble family-owned business has been enhancing people’s lives for over 50 years. We have locations across the U.S., Mexico, and parts of Europe.

ABOUT THE ROLE: The picker's role is to properly harvest mushrooms meeting the size and quality needs of the customers.

• LOCATION: Zellwood, Florida
• RATE OF PAY: The opportunity to make a minimum of $ 11.00 to start with the potential to earn up to $17+/hour, based on the units you pick!

Why Work At Monterey Mushrooms

• Low premium, deductible and out-of-pocket medical, dental, and Vision insurance.
• Join a great team, and build meaningful friendships in a drug-free workplace!
• Get a weekly paycheck and receive an excellent benefits package, including but is not limited to:
• Matching 401K Retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance, with the option to purchase guaranteed coverage at low group rates.
• Paid vacation
• Children of MM teammates are eligible for renewable higher education scholarships.
• $0.00 co-pay on generic medications (including insulin).
• Be a part of a growing industry with year-round stable work; in a climate-controlled environment (stay out of the summer heat!).
• Growth opportunity in Zellwood & beyond!

SCHEDULE: Rotating schedule of 5-days per week, with two (2) days off based on current operational needs.

Essential Duties

• Candidates will be scheduled for an interview.
• Pick in a manner that prevents bed damage. Using picking cart as instructed.
• Perform all requirements of sanitation HACCP and GMP standards, including hairnet, beard net, and personal hygiene policies.
• Pick top trays using the MPA elevator before picking the bottom trays.
• Recognize the right product sizing and implement the correct picking method. Sort into containers and cut the stem to the right length.
• Keep aisles and floors free of product and debris.
• Observe and practice safety procedures at all times. Be safety conscious. Correct or notify the supervisor of safety hazards. In the event of an accident, notify the supervisor immediately.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Previous experience is preferred but not required!

Notice: The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment. The company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled-For full details, including physical demands, request the full job description.