Mushroom Picker

Salary: $17.50/Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Language: English
Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible
Minimum Education: None
Positions Available: 4
NOC Group: 85101- Harvesting Labourers
NOC Job Title: Mushroom Picker

Job Location: 22100 136 Avenue
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
V4R 2P7 Canada

Job Description
• Identifying ripe and mature mushrooms ready for harvest based on size, color, and other visual cues.
• Using hand tools like knives or shears to carefully cut mushrooms from the growing medium.
• Preparing mushroom beds & sorting harvested mushrooms by size, quality, and variety.
• Properly packaging sorted mushrooms in containers or crates according to specific guidelines and industry standards.
• Assisting in maintaining and cleaning mushroom growing rooms, ensuring optimal growing conditions for future crops.
• Regularly cleaning and sanitizing equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Keeping an eye out for signs of pests or diseases that can affect mushroom crops and reporting any issues to supervisors.
• Conducting quality checks on harvested mushrooms to ensure they meet market standards and customer expectations.

Requirements
• No formal education is required.
• Experience is an asset, however; on the job training will be provided.

How to apply
Email: ponderosamushrooms8@gmail.com