ITF Operator

The ITF Operator is an entry‑level position responsible for supporting daily operations within Amycel Spawn Mate's mushroom growing pilot plant facility. This role plays an important part in maintaining growing environments, supporting mushroom production activities, and assisting with pilot plant operations.

Position: ITF Operator

Location: Royal Oaks, CA

Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, Half Day Saturdays

Position Type: Full-Time, Salary Non‑Exempt

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

• Support daily operations within the mushroom growing pilot plant facility.
• Assist with spawning activities and mushroom production processes.
• Perform tray filling and spawning activities using the tray line conveying system.
• Assist laboratory personnel with assigned tasks and projects.
• Harvest mushrooms as needed according to production schedules.
• Transport harvested mushrooms to designated weighing and processing areas.
• Support casing soil preparation and application activities.
• Assist with other production‑related duties as assigned.
• Perform daily cleanup and sanitation of the pilot plant facility.
• Maintain growing rooms, workstations, and common areas according to company standards.
• Complete general housekeeping duties to support a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.

• Collaborate with laboratory and production personnel.
• Support special projects and operational needs as assigned.
• Contribute to maintaining an efficient and productive work environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to work early mornings and weekends.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, twisting, stooping, stretching, reaching, pushing, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced production and growing environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required.
• Previous agricultural, production, manufacturing, greenhouse, or mushroom‑growing experience is beneficial.

• Lift and carry trays weighing up to 50 pounds for distances up to 100 feet.
• Perform repetitive twisting, turning, bending, reaching, and lifting motions throughout the workday.
• Load and unload trays onto growing room shelving systems.
• Mix compost and casing materials manually as part of production activities.
• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, stretch, and reach for extended periods while harvesting mushrooms.
• Push carts weighing up to 90 pounds between growing and weighing areas.

Monterey Mushrooms, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.