Food Production Operator

MyFOREST Foods

Albany, NY, United States

Posted on: 2025-01-31

Category: food

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

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About the company:

We’ve studied and become inspired by mycelium. We’ve learned there’s a lot you can do with it—from textiles to building materials to packaging alternatives, even to food! Really tasty food. Guided by the wisdom of the woods, MyForest Foods is harvesting this new approach to meatless food—one that can sustain AND satisfy all types of eaters. Our mycelium is grown—not ground, so it actually feels like you’re biting into a whole cut of meat.

Have you heard of Mycelium?

It’s the root structure of mushrooms, growing juuuuust beneath the forest floor.

We believe mycelium is the forests’ best-kept secret. With a naturally savory umami flavor and a wonderfully meaty texture, mycelium is a delicious, naturally sustainable option for people seeking a meat alternative. At MyForest Foods, we grow this gourmet mushroom mycelium inside our vertical farm in big, WHOLE pieces that can be sliced up just like traditional cuts of meat. Our first product, MyBacon is winning the hearts of vegans and carnivores alike—and we're just getting started!

Intrigued? If you’re a motivated, inspired, passionate foodie with a drive to revolutionize the future of food, we should definitely talk.

Join Our Team at MyForest Foods as a Plant Food Production Associate!

Are you passionate about the future of food? Do you want to be part of a revolutionary movement in plant-based alternatives? MyForest Foods is looking for motivated, safety-minded individuals to help produce our flagship product, MyBacon! As a Plant Food Production Associate, you'll play an essential role in crafting delicious, sustainable, plant-based products that are better for people and the planet.

What You'll Do:

Create and Innovate: Process and package raw materials into finished goods, contributing to MyForest’s mission to redefine bacon for the future
Quality Matters: Follow stringent quality control and sanitation procedures to ensure our customers enjoy only the highest-quality products
Collaborate & Grow: Work closely with a team to meet production goals, participate in exciting product development trials, and even suggest ideas to improve processes
Keep It Safe & Sound: Prioritize safety by upholding good manufacturing practices and actively identifying ways to improve safety on the job
Detail-Oriented Production: Track inventory, complete daily production records, and handle products carefully to maintain our standards of excellence
This is a first shift role Mon-Fri with the opportunity for overtime due to the nature of our production schedules

What We’re Looking For:

Experience in Food Production: If you’ve worked in culinary or food manufacturing, bring your skills to a team dedicated to food innovation
Comfortable in Manufacturing Environments: Confident around industrial kitchen equipment and excited to work hands-on in a warehouse setting
Team Player with Great Communication: We value clear communicators who thrive in team environments and are also comfortable taking the lead on solo tasks
Passion for Plant-Based Food: Excited about the meat-alternative industry and able to bring your knowledge of traditional vs. alternative meats to our team!

What You Bring:

High School diploma or equivalent
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and cleanliness
Ability to work independently or collaboratively, contributing to our shared success
Moderate math skills and attention to detail for record-keeping and inventory tracking
NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation to our facility on Green Island

Why Work with MyForest Foods? Here at MyForest Foods, we’re not just creating food; we’re creating the future. Join us in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment where your work has purpose. Be part of a team that values your safety, growth, and ideas as we shape the plant-based world together.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now to start your journey with MyForest Foods!

The pay range for this role is based on the candidates' skills and experience. The starting pay for this role is $18.00/hr.

If you’re inspired by the potential of mycelium and the promise of a well-fed future, join us! Our team is always seeking passionate problem-solvers and forward-thinking foodies.

As a part of this bold and quirky band of fun-loving world-changers, you can expect...