Singongju Chestnut Production Agricultural Cooperative Corporation is an agricultural cooperative corporation located in Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do. Its main business is the sorting and drying of chestnut agricultural products, and it also engages in the processing and storage of other fruits and vegetables. It is led by CEO Kim Yong-seon and operates with a staff of 5 people.

"Singongju Chestnut Production Agricultural Cooperative Corporation is an agricultural cooperative established on August 8, 1997, contributing to increasing the added value of local agricultural products through the processing and distribution of Gongju chestnuts. In 2014, it was designated as part of the Korea Forest Service's subsidy project, the integrated distribution center creation project for forest products, and began operations equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as a chestnut sorter, inner/outer peeler, and cold air dryer."

Business Areas

• Chestnut agricultural product sorting and drying: Collects, sorts, and dries chestnuts produced in the Gongju region. Utilizes state-of-the-art facilities for efficient chestnut processing.
• Fruit and vegetable processing and storage: Engages in the processing and storage of fruits and vegetables other than chestnuts, with a focus on chestnut food manufacturing and processing.
• Forest product distribution and sales: Distributes and sells processed chestnut products, providing them to consumers through local agricultural specialty product shopping malls like 'Nongsarang'.

Products

• Gongju Saengmatbam Peeled Chestnuts: Peeled chestnut products produced using chestnuts from the Gongju region of Chungcheongnam-do, processed for convenient consumption by consumers.
• Processed Chestnut Products: Showcasing products with increased added value through the manufacturing and processing of various foods using chestnuts.

Special Notes

• Introduction of state-of-the-art facilities and government support: Designated as part of the Korea Forest Service's integrated distribution center creation project for forest products, it is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as a chestnut sorter, inner/outer peeler, and cold air dryer. Additionally, through the Korea Forest Service's forest income subsidy project, it has established distribution equipment and storage/drying facilities.
• Contribution to local economy and job creation: It contributes to local job creation by employing 20 local residents and supports job creation for low-income self-sufficiency participants through a business agreement with the Gongju Regional Self-Sufficiency Center.
• Achieving high sales revenue: As of 2023, it achieved annual sales of 3.5 billion won, contributing to the development of the chestnut industry.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: It is expected to primarily recruit for positions related to chestnut agricultural product sorting, drying, processing, and packaging. Through an agreement with the Gongju Regional Self-Sufficiency Center, it collaborates to create jobs for low-income self-sufficiency participants.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Singongju Chestnut Production Agricultural Cooperative Corporation is a company that processes Gongju chestnuts, and will primarily be responsible for agricultural product processing tasks such as sorting, drying, and packaging of chestnuts. Due to the nature of the work, physical labor may be required, and a sense of responsibility for agricultural product quality control is important. There is a positive aspect of creating jobs in cooperation with the local community.