Packer / Driver

Monterey Mushrooms, LLC; San Juan Bautista (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Amycel is seeking a Packer/Driver in San Juan Bautista, CA. The role supports packing and distribution, inspecting products, and loading shipments to ensure on-time delivery. Requires dependable attendance, basic math, and ability to operate delivery vehicles safely.

The position runs Monday–Friday with possible early starts and Saturday overtime as production demands. Compensation starts at $19.00/hour, increasing to $20.00 after successful intro period and driver training; non-exempt role.

Qualifications

• Valid California Class C driver's license with driving record meeting company requirements.
• Ability to safely operate company delivery vehicles and comply with traffic regulations.
• Must complete company driver training.
• Strong attendance and punctuality, especially for scheduled deliveries.
• Basic math skills to verify quantities, loads and shipment information.
• Ability to inspect products, orders and shipments for defects or discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished product bags for quality and accuracy before packaging.
• Unload products from conveyor, palletize boxes for storage or shipment.
• Secure pallets and ensure safe handling for storage and transport.
• Enter packing, inventory, shipment data into company systems.
• Maintain organized finished goods warehouse and assist inventory control.
• Assemble customer orders accurately to support on-time delivery.
• Operate and monitor company vehicles and report safety concerns.
• Support production, packing, warehouse and transportation activities as needed.

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Title: Packer/Driver

Reporting To: Plant Manager

Location: San Juan Bautista, CA

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Hours may vary depending on production demands. Must be available to start as early as 5:00 AM on heavy production days, stay later as needed, and work occasional mandatory Saturday overtime.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $19.00/hour, with an increase to $20.00/hour upon successful completion of the introductory period and required driver training.

Amycel®

For more than 45 years, Amycel® has helped shape the way commercial mushrooms are grown. From the proprietary strain genetics behind some of the most widely grown brown mushrooms in the world, to grower-to-grower field support that starts on the farm, mushroom operations around the globe rely on Amycel to perform.

Premium spawn. Trusted supplements. A relentless focus on quality and consistency. That foundation has not changed since 1979. What has changed is scale. Today Amycel serves commercial growers across the Americas and Europe, with production and support on three continents.

Our R&D program runs 32 dedicated test rooms focused on new genetics and inputs that help growers get more from every crop. Current priorities include:

• Strains developed for higher yield and reduced water use
• Kodiak, launching Summer 2026, requires up to 50% less water for the same yield
• Spawn carriers engineered to reduce green mold and compost waste
• Delayed-release supplement technology that protects compost and extends flush viability
  
  

Visit us at www.Amycel.com.

Monterey Nutra®

Monterey has spent more than 55 years getting to know mushrooms. Refining cultivation methods. Discovering and developing new strains. That depth of expertise is what drives Monterey Nutra.

Our nutraceutical division was built on the science behind our genetics program. The same rigor that produces better spawn produces better extracts. The result: full-spectrum mushroom ingredients with industry-leading potency and purity, optimized for solubility, clean taste, and consistent performance.

We partner with innovators across food, beverage, and wellness to help them formulate better products. Whether you are building a new supplement line or looking for a reliable functional ingredient supplier, Monterey Nutra gives you the tools to do it right.

Certified Organic. Non-GMO. Vegan. Third-party tested.

For more information, visit us https://www.montereynutra.com.

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Why This Role Matters:

The Packer/Driver plays an important role in ensuring Amycel products are accurately packed, organized, and delivered safely and on time to our customers and operations. This hands-on position supports both packing and distribution activities, helping ensure finished products meet quality expectations and customer orders are prepared and transported accurately and efficiently.

In this role, you'll work closely with the production and warehouse teams to inspect and pack finished products, assemble orders, maintain inventory, load and unload shipments, and safely operate company delivery vehicles. Dependability, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety are essential, as this position directly supports our ability to meet production and delivery schedules.

What You’ll Own:

• Inspect finished product bags for quality and accuracy before placing them into boxes, bins, or other designated containers.
• Unload finished products from the conveyor line and properly palletize boxes for storage or shipment.
• Secure and strap completed pallets to ensure products are safely prepared for storage and transportation.
• Accurately enter packing, inventory, shipment, and other required information into company computer systems.
• Maintain an organized finished goods warehouse and assist with accurate inventory control.
• Assemble customer orders accurately and efficiently to support on-time delivery.
• Verify products, quantities, labels, and shipping information before loading and transporting orders.
• Load and unload company vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Inspect company delivery vehicles before use and promptly report safety, maintenance, or mechanical concerns.
• Safely operate company vehicles to transport products and materials as assigned.
• Monitor and comply with vehicle and delivery weight limits.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality to support established production and delivery schedules.
• Operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, conveyors, and other material-handling equipment as trained and authorized.
• Move carts, bins, pallets, and other materials throughout the production and warehouse areas.
• Wash and sanitize bins and other equipment as required.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain clean, organized, and safe packing, warehouse, and work areas.
• Serve as a backup driver to pick up compost from Monterey Mushrooms farms or other designated locations as needed.
• Follow all company safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and applicable transportation requirements.
• Support additional production, packing, warehouse, and transportation duties as assigned based on department and business needs.
  
  

What’s The Right Fit:

Required

• Valid California Class C driver's license with a driving record that meets company requirements.
• Ability to safely operate company delivery vehicles and comply with applicable traffic and transportation requirements.
• Ability to complete required company driver training.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and dependability, particularly when supporting scheduled customer deliveries.
• Basic math skills and ability to accurately verify product quantities, loads, and shipment information.
• Ability to visually inspect finished products, orders, and shipments for defects, inaccuracies, or other discrepancies.
• Ability to use a computer or electronic system to enter and maintain required production, inventory, and shipment information.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early start times, extended hours, and occasional mandatory Saturdays based on production and delivery needs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position safely.
  
  

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous packing, warehouse, shipping/receiving, production, or delivery experience.
• Previous experience with spawn packing and order assembly.
• Forklift and/or electric pallet jack experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, agricultural, food production, or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with inventory and warehouse management systems.