Job description

Production Operations, Green Island, NY

Are you interested in learning a new way of farming your food? Want to join a start-up environment where you will help to influence the production of our aerial mycelium?

At MyForest Foods, we grow and harvest mycelium in vertical farms, producing large structures that resemble whole cuts of meat in as little as 12 days. We then slice these meaty “cuts” and season them to perfection in a traditional brine recipe. MyBacon® is the first of many mycelium-based meatless alternatives.

These roles are the first phase of our product development and YOU will be the key to producing our product from the ground up!

Due to its DELICIOUS nature, MyBacon demand is sky-high! As a result, our business is growing rapidly. As we prepare to take our production to a national scale, many exciting career opportunities have unfolded, including the Farm Production Operator role.

• Strict adherence to established standard operating procedures will be expected from operators to maintain consistency in quality and safety metrics
• Set up, operate, and clean large scale equipment with strict adherence to established company Standard Operating Procedures
• Operate equipment, handle materials, and clean using food safe handling practices
• Takes direction readily to safely deviate from Standard Operating procedures if/when requested by operations leadership
• Recognize and elevate unplanned deviations from the production process
• Provide feedback for potential improvements to processes
• Ability to adhere to strict timelines
• Other duties relevant to operations may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications/competencies

• HS Diploma (preferred)
• Must have experience working in hands-on environment; landscaping, janitorial or clean-room using PPE (a plus)
• Ability to use Google Platform and Apps (email, calendar, sheets, docs, forms)-basic computer skills
• Must be comfortable with heights up to 20 ft. on platforms
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs unassisted
• Must be able to complete repetitive manual labor daily
• Willingness to ask thoughtful questions to improve processes when needed
• Creates a positive work environment for others
• Ability and willingness to flex workday start or end times as required by current project (core business hours Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p)
• Other duties and hours may be requested

Demonstrates commitment to the MyForest Foods values, which are centered around the principles of (good) growth, (good) taste, community, innovation and trust!

Excited? So are we!

MyForest Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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