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Watts Juicery

Dishwasher/Kitchen Prep

Jacksonville Beach, FL · On-site

$11.75 - $15/hr

Watts is proud to partner with local farms in Jacksonville and St. Augustine for sourcing. We are ... Looking for a hard working person that is not afraid of manual labor or getting dirty. We need ...

Watts Juicery

Juicer and Food Prep Tech

Jacksonville Beach, FL · On-site

$11.75 - $14.25/hr

Watts is proud to partner with local farms in Jacksonville and St. Augustine for sourcing. We are ... Multitasking and working efficiently is a must Qualifications * Strong work ethic and punctuality

Watts Juicery

Juicer and Food Prep Tech

Jacksonville Beach, FL · On-site

$11.75 - $14.25/hr

Watts is proud to partner with local farms in Jacksonville and St. Augustine for sourcing. We are ... Multitasking and working efficiently is a must Qualifications * Strong work ethic and punctuality

Monterey Mushrooms.

Senior Food Scientist

California, MO · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

... farm, mushroom operations around the globe rely on Amycel to perform. Premium spawn. Trusted ... working alongside production teams to improve processes and develop new technologies. This is a ...

Donation Places

$55K - $73K/yr

The coordinator prepares reports and documents at the direction of leadership while working with ... The site network includes soil-based urban farms, hydroponic greenhouses, and a mushroom chamber.

Phillips Mushroom Farms

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Sanitation Supervisor

Kennett Square, PA · On-site

We are looking for a Sanitation Supervisor to oversee 14 night sanitation workers in both our Packaging and Processing facilities. General Responsibilities 1. Cleaning Supervision a. Supervise all ...

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How much do mushroom farm worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for mushroom farm worker in the United States is $17.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mushroom farm worker?

Mushroom farm workers are agricultural employees who are responsible for cultivating, harvesting, and packaging mushrooms in controlled environments. Their duties often include preparing growing beds, monitoring humidity and temperature, ensuring proper mushroom growth, and picking mushrooms when they reach maturity. These workers may also clean and maintain equipment, handle pest control, and assist in the shipment of harvested produce. The role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work in damp and sometimes cool conditions. Mushroom farm workers play a crucial role in ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality mushrooms for consumers.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a mushroom farm worker?

As a Mushroom Farm Worker, your daily tasks often include preparing growing beds, seeding spores, monitoring humidity and temperature levels, and harvesting mature mushrooms. You'll also be responsible for sorting, grading, and packaging the mushrooms for distribution. Collaboration with team members is common, especially when moving heavy materials or maintaining cleanliness in growing areas to prevent contamination. Attention to detail and consistency are key, as mushroom cultivation requires strict adherence to protocols for optimal yield and quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mushroom farm worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mushroom Farm Worker, you need basic knowledge of horticulture, attention to detail, and the physical ability to perform repetitive tasks, often requiring no formal education but some on-the-job training. Familiarity with cultivation tools, harvest equipment, and environmental control systems is commonly required. Reliability, teamwork, and strong communication skills help workers adapt to changing conditions and collaborate efficiently. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure consistent crop quality, maximize yield, and maintain a safe, productive work environment.

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Infographic showing various Mushroom Farm Worker job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 68% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 30% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,306 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Mushroom Utility Worker /Trabajador de Utilidad - Casa de Hongos

Kennett Square, PA • On-site

South Mill Champs
501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support the mushroom growing process by covering mushroom beds with plastic and covering green mold and probing beds.

  • Perform cleaning tasks such as sweeping excess materials and washing floors, equipment, and beds.

  • Install or remove lighting, door plastic, and other materials as needed.

Job description

 

Sobre South Mill Champs

Por más de 90 años, South Mill Champs ha sido un líder e innovador en la industria del cultivo de champiñones. Hoy, suministramos con orgullo más de 140 millones de libras de champiñones frescos, congelados y mínimamente procesados en toda América del Norte. Nuestro compromiso con la calidad, la eficiencia y la satisfacción del cliente nos permite servir con excelencia a nuestros socios del sector minorista, de servicios de alimentos, mayoristas y de procesamiento.

En South Mill Champs, creemos en liderar con el ejemplo—adoptando la innovación, la sostenibilidad y la mejora continua en todo lo que hacemos. Nuestros pilares estratégicos conectan a nuestra gente, nuestras operaciones, nuestra comunidad y nuestras prácticas ambientales, asegurando que generemos un impacto positivo desde el campo hasta el plato.

A medida que continuamos creciendo, seguimos comprometidos a ofrecer champiñones excepcionales, fortalecer alianzas sólidas y crear un entorno donde los empleados puedan prosperar como parte de un equipo líder en la industria.

Beneficios

En South Mill Champs, valoramos a nuestra gente y el papel tan importante que desempeñan en nuestro éxito. Nuestra oferta de beneficios incluye salario competitivo, cobertura de salud y bienestar, opciones de ahorro para la jubilación, vacaciones pagadas, tiempo por enfermedad, seguro de discapacidad a corto plazo y seguro de vida, programa de descuentos para empleados, y oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo dentro de un entorno de trabajo colaborativo y orientado al trabajo en equipo.

Sobre el Trabajo

Bajo supervisión general, esta posición proporciona soporte para el proceso de cultivo de hongos en una serie de situaciones y tareas de trabajo. El trabajo para esta posición es de 7 a.m. a 4 p. m., 6 días a la semana. 

General Utilidad realiza cualquiera o todas las siguientes tareas: 

  • Cubrir las camas de hongos con plástico, 
  • Barrer el exceso de materiales, 
  • Lavar pisos, pasillos, equipos, muelles y edificios, limpieza de camas
  • Cambiar el papel de moscas y filtros, 
  • Instalación o eliminación de iluminación, 
  • Instalación o eliminación de plástico de puertas, 
  • Eliminación de plástico de burbujas, 
  • Cubierta de moldes verdes y camas de sondeo.

About South Mill Champs

For more than 90 years, South Mill Champs has been a leader and innovator in the mushroom-growing industry. Today, we proudly supply over 140 million pounds of fresh, frozen, and minimally processed mushrooms across North America. Our commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction allows us to serve retail, food service, wholesale, and processing partners with excellence.

At South Mill Champs, we believe in leading by example—embracing innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement in everything we do. Our strategic pillars connect our people, operations, community, and environmental practices, ensuring we make a positive impact from farm to plate.

As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to providing exceptional mushrooms, nurturing strong partnerships, and creating an environment where employees can thrive as part of an industry-leading team.

Benefits

At South Mill Champs, we value our people and the important role they play in our success. Our benefits offering include competitive pay, health and wellness coverage, retirement savings options, paid vacation, sick time, short term disability and life insurance, employee discount program, and opportunities for growth and development within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

About the Role

Under general supervision, this position provides support for the mushroom growing process in several situations and job tasks. Utility works from 7 AM to 4 PM, 6 days a week.

General Utility performs any/all of the following tasks: 

  • Covering mushroom beds with plastic, 
  • Sweeping up excess materials, 
  • Washing down floors, breezeways, equipment, wharfs, buildings, and cleaning beds
  • Changing fly-paper and filters, 
  • Installing or removing lighting, 
  • Installing or removing door plastic
  • Removing bubble, 
  • Covering green mold and probing beds.