Mushroom Farming Specialist

DAYARRIM Autoworks Sdn Bhd; Kuching; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Malaysia is seeking a passionate individual for the role of Mushroom Farm Manager. This position requires managing the full cultivation cycle and supervising a team while ensuring adherence to hygiene and food safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in mushroom farming and have a background in agri/horticulture or microbiology. This role offers a competitive salary, accommodation, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for growth and leadership roles

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in mushroom farming, especially grey oyster.
• Strong in spawn handling, sterilization, and grow room control.
• Ability to lead a team and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage full mushroom cultivation cycle including substrate prep and harvesting.
• Reduce contamination and improve yield via standard protocols.
• Supervise harvesting, grading, packing, and cold storage.

Skills

Spawn handling

Sterilization

Grow room control

Leadership

Hygiene standards

Communication in English

Education

Background in agriculture

Microbiology

Horticulture

Job description

Manage full mushroom cultivation cycle: substrate prep, sterilization, inoculation, incubation, and harvesting

Reduce contamination and improve yield via standard protocols

Supervise harvesting, grading, packing, and cold storage

Train and lead farm workers

Keep accurate records of growth and yields

Troubleshoot diseases, pests, or climate issues

Support automation and smart farming tools

Work with management to enhance SOPs and production

Requirements

2–3 years in mushroom farming (especially grey oyster)

Strong in spawn handling, sterilization, and grow room control

Able to lead a team and work independently

Background in agri/horticulture/microbiology preferred

Understand hygiene and food safety standards

Communicates well in English (Bahasa Melayu or Mandarin a plus)

Passionate, hands-on, and committed to sustainable farming

Competitive salary (based on experience)

Accommodation provided (if applicable)

Performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for growth and leadership roles

A chance to shape the future of smart, sustainable mushroom farming in Malaysia

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