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Stoney Creek Mushrooms
Sustainable Cultivation Assistant - Mushroom Farming - Full-Time
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$38,971 / year median in Michigan
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Sustainable Cultivation Assistant
- Mushroom Farming
- Full-Time Stoney Creek Mushrooms
- 2.0 Ferndale, MI Job Details Full-time $17.00
- $17.
Full Job Description Company:
Stoney Creek Mushrooms Location:
Ferndale, MI 48220Salary:
$17/hour (90-day performance review with potential for raises and career growth)Job Type:
Full-time (40 hours/week, some overtime)Shift:
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM start, Saturday-Sunday 8:00 AM start; end times vary (may work past 3:30 PM during peak seasons) Join the Mushroom Revolution! Stoney Creek Mushrooms, Ferndale's James Beard Award-winning gourmet mushroom farm, is hiring passionate folks to join our tight-knit, farm-family crew. Michigan's mushroom industry is booming, and this is your chance to dive into mushroom cultivation with no experience needed. We grow top-quality Lion's Mane, Blue Oysters, and many others for chefs across Michigan and Ohio, and we need YOU to help us keep the fungi flowing!What You'll Do:
No two days are the same in our fast-paced, hands-on farm:- Bag substrate, sterilize it, and "spawn" mushrooms like a mycology wizard-in-training.
- Diagnose and battle sterilization issues to keep our grow rooms (aka the "nursery") thriving.
- Learn when each mushroom species is ready to fruit and harvest with precision for top chefs.
- Work closely with our sales and distribution team to ensure restaurant-ready quality.
- Get dirty with physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, bending, and being in a humid environment).
Who You Are:
- Ready for hard, rewarding work in sustainable agriculture (18+, able to lift heavy stuff).
- A team player who loves a dynamic, small-business vibe with a farm-family feel.
- Mushroom enthusiasts are our jam, but if you just want to learn, we're here for it!
- Excited to grow (pun intended) in a role with advancement potential, every leader here started as a cultivator! Why Stoney Creek?
- Start at $17/hour with a 90-day review to discuss performance, potential raises, and your career goals.
- Learn mushroom cultivation hands-on: substrate prep, spawning, harvesting, and more, free education included!
- Join a James Beard Award-winning farm that supplies Michigan's best restaurants.
- Be part of Ferndale's community scene, think culinary and local events.
Perks:
Free mushrooms, a supportive, funky crew, and no gym membership needed! This job's a workout that pays! Michigan's mushroom industry is sprouting, and this is your gateway to a growing field. Ready to cultivate some serious skills? Apply now and let's grow together! Stoney Creek Mushrooms is an equal opportunity employer.Job Types:
Full-time Benefits:
Paid time offWork Location:
In personPay:
$17.00- $17.