Seoktap Agricultural Cooperative Corporation, established in 2014 and headquartered in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, is a manufacturer of organic fertilizers and soil mixes. Led by CEO Baek Hyun-jung, the company's main business is a resource circulation project that recycles spent mushroom substrate after harvest to produce eco-friendly soil conditioners. Notably, the completion of the spent mushroom substrate recycling center in 2023 contributes to the development of local agriculture.

"Seoktap Agricultural Cooperative Corporation, established in 2014 and headquartered in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, is a specialized manufacturer of organic fertilizers and soil conditioners. Maximizing the regional characteristics of Buyeo-gun, which accounts for about 67% of the nation's mushroom production, it has successfully established a resource circulation model that transforms discarded spent mushroom substrate after harvest into the high-quality fertilizer 'Oktoji'. In 2023, it became the first in the nation to complete the 'Spent Mushroom Substrate Recycling Center', establishing a mass production system and demonstrating innovative growth in the agricultural sector, with sales increasing by more than 120 times compared to 2020. Beyond simple fertilizer manufacturing, it is recognized as a social value-creating company that leads sustainable future agriculture by solving farmers' concerns about spent substrate disposal and practicing carbon neutrality."

Business Areas

• Spent Substrate Resource Utilization and Oktoji Production Business: Collects the vast amount of spent substrate discharged from mushroom cultivation farms in Buyeo-gun, processes it through high-temperature sterilization and fermentation, and then processes and sells it as a soil conditioner under the brand 'Oktoji'. This business model is a unique revenue structure for the corporation that simultaneously achieves waste disposal prevention and increased farm income.
• Operation of Spent Mushroom Substrate Recycling Center: Operates a recycling center completed in October 2023, selected for the '2021 Mushroom Substrate Public Competition Project' led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. This center is an eco-friendly facility that recycles an average of 80 tons of spent substrate per day into soil conditioners using eco-friendly microorganisms.

Products

• Oktoji: A high-quality soil conditioner produced by recycling spent substrate discarded after mushroom harvesting. It is an eco-friendly product that solves farmers' concerns about spent substrate disposal and supplies nutrient-rich compost.
• Organic Fertilizer and Soil Mix: Manufactures organic fertilizers and soil mixes according to the Korean Standard Industrial Classification. It produces organic fertilizers by chemically processing natural animal and plant materials, or produces mixtures of organic and inorganic fertilizers, soil mixes, etc.

Special Notes

• Establishment of a Successful Resource Circulation Model: Recycles spent mushroom substrate into the high-quality fertilizer 'Oktoji', solving agricultural waste problems and contributing to a circular economy. This creates social value by reducing waste disposal costs for farmers and protecting the environment.
• High Growth Potential through Region-Specific Business: Successfully established its business by leveraging the regional characteristics of Buyeo-gun, which accounts for about 67% of the nation's mushroom production. It shows innovative growth in the agricultural sector, with sales increasing by more than 120 times compared to 2020.
• Leading Eco-friendly Technology and Sustainable Agriculture: Produces soil conditioners using eco-friendly microbial technology for recycling spent substrate, practicing carbon neutrality and leading sustainable future agriculture. It is recognized as an eco-friendly facility that greatly benefits farmers.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: Primarily hires production line workers, with main duties including operating mixers and packaging lines, and performing tasks throughout the production line.
• Benefits: Enrollment in the 4 major insurances (National Pension, Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Health Insurance) and severance pay are provided. The work schedule is 6 days a week (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), with a 1-hour break guaranteed.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Seoktap Agricultural Cooperative Corporation is an eco-friendly agricultural company that recycles spent mushroom substrate discarded after harvest to produce organic fertilizers and soil mixes. Employees will primarily perform tasks throughout the production line, such as operating mixers and packaging lines at the production site. As it plays a crucial role in recycling agricultural waste, employees can take pride in contributing to environmental protection. The work schedule is 6 days a week, with 4 major insurances and severance pay provided.