Operator; Night Shift

We’re on a journey to Grow the Future of Materials. How? By unlocking the unique properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Our patented technology, Fine Mycelium, unleashes a new class of materials crafted from nature, engineered for performance, and built for a resilient future. We’re seeking passionate learners to join us in pioneering a materials revolution and creating an epic place to work.

Myco Works offers competitive equity and benefits programs to support the health, well-being, and financial empowerment of all our employees. We root our relationships with our partners and one another in our core values:
Be Mycelial, Cultivate Quality, and Grow the Future, and we're committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. Women, gender expansive individuals, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

We are now building our production in Union, South Carolina and are looking for hardworking, enthusiastic, production-minded individuals to join our team. We create a premium, natural material that compares in quality and performance to the finest animal leathers.

We work 12-hr shifts in a 2-2-3 schedule where you work alternate working weekends.

This a fantastic, ground-floor opportunity to join a startup company as an employee. All offers include salary + benefits + stock options!

This is an on-site role at our manufacturing plant in Union, South Carolina.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety and quality protocols consistent with a biotech manufacturing environment
• With training and guidance, work with your team to produce our materials per company standard by following all protocols and procedures
• Operate various types of machinery in a safe manner and report any and all machine abnormalities, repairing when possible
• Troubleshoot machines and work processes when standard production issues arise
• Participate in clean, inspect and lubrication (CIL) activities to support line reliability improvements
• Record all production and quality data accurately and in a timely manner
• Participate in capability and skill building activities within the plant
• Don proper personal protective equipment (PPE; gowns, face mask, gloves, ear plugs) at all required times
• Identify improvement opportunities with current procedures and properly escalate them to leadership
• Serve as a good teammate and be a positive influence and advocate of the Company’s values and culture

Requirements:

• Six months plus of work experience in a production environment - food, beverage, pharma, or experience in a regulated environment is a plus
• Reliable transportation to ensure consistent attendance on all scheduled days
• Be detail oriented, with a high level of focus on the quality of your work
• Ability to work on your feet the majority of your shift and handle materials up to 70 pounds in weight with assistance (i.e. push and pull, or lift in tandem)
• The ability to be coachable and both give and receive constructive feedback
• General computer knowledge and data entry ability
• Able to function in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Physical Demand

Frequency

• Stand or Sit (stationary position):
  Frequently to Constantly
• Walk (move/traverse):
  Frequently to Constantly
• Dexterity (use hands/fingers to handle/feel):
  Frequently to Constantly
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or Balance:
  Occasionally to Frequently
• Talk/Hear (communicate/convey/discern):
  Frequently to Constantly
• See (observe/identify/inspect/perceive/assess):
  Frequently to Constantly
• Lift, Carry, Push, Pull (move/transport/install/remove):
  Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally to Frequently
• Exposure to Work Environments:
  Working near loud machinery, Occasionally to Frequently

We are a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This role may require overtime in order to meet the needs of the business.

Myco Works offers world class benefits and compensation programs to support the health, well-being and financial empowerment of our employees. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Vision and Dental plans at no cost to employees
• Equity
• Optional insurance coverage for partners and dependents
• FSA Accounts
• Free Personal Health…