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The Substrate Laborer works in a team led by Substrate Operator to fill and case mushroom houses with substrate. It is critical that the Substrate Laborer works well with the team and under the guidance of Substrate Operator to fill and case the houses to the standards set forth by Growing Management. The Substrate Laborer will also be utilized on non-filling/casing days to assist in other labor tasks around the farm as directed by the farm manager.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Experience working in a similar environment
Experience with farm machinery/vehicles desired, but not required
Job Description
Responsibilities
The safe and efficient operation of mushroom substrate loading and casing
Use of various types of Farm Machinery
Pre-shift and post-shift inspection of equipment
Routine care of equipment to include greasing, cleaning, sanitizing, etc.
Hand-tool operation as needed with items such as shovels, brooms, etc.
Other duties as assigned by Farm Management
Skills and abilities
The ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures and safety protocols
Be flexible and reliable
Ability to handle heavy workloads, in which can be physically demanding
Ability to work at a high-level height
Job Demands
Physical Demands
Always required to sit, stand, or walk
Always required to see with or without corrective lenses
Always required to utilize fine motor coordination in hands and arms
Occasionally required to lift up to25 pounds, occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds
Occasionally required to balance, stoop, or crouch
Regularly required to climb stairs
Work Environment
Always required to act professionally
Occasionally exposed to a variety of temperatures, weather conditions, and sound levels
Occasionally exposed to hazardous conditions requiring personal protective equipment
Cognitive Skills
Always required to think, evaluate, and make decisions
Always required to analyze, study, compare, and report
