Night-Shift Quality Technician - GMP Lab & Production

Socket.dev; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Holiday pay

Healthcare from day one

401K with company match

Paid time off

Free Eggs

Team swag

Biweekly crew lunches

Job summary

Vital Farms is seeking a Quality Technician to support lab testing, sanitation, and GMP compliance in our production facility. The role reports to the Quality Manager and focuses on ensuring product quality and safety through testing, calibration, and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include training technicians, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting inventory and chemical management. This position requires English proficiency, physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and adherence to

Qualifications

• 1 year of quality experience in production/manufacturing.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Handwriting must be neat and legible.
• You're able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs.
• Must have ability to understand and operate lab equipment and generate complete/accurate records.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision.
• Must have/develop a working knowledge of computers.
• Must also adhere to all Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policies.
• Must perform testing in a timely manner to prevent production line downtime/processing delays

Responsibilities

• Perform physical testing on raw eggs, finished product.
• Train new technicians, calibration/maintenance of lab equipment, inventory/ordering of lab supplies and replacement parts, general housekeeping.
• Follow safety policies as required by Vital Farms and maintain GMP's.
• Manages hand washing station (soap dispensing and inventory) and footbaths.
• Manages chemical inventory, dispenses, tracks utilization, and replaces chemical as needed.
• Verifies and maintains pH levels on wash tanks.
• Manage & Run CIP circuits.
• Titrates chemicals on egg and flat washer.
• Maintains egg waste, spills, and clean ups while adhering to plant cleanliness policies.
• Records and documents corrective actions
• This position would also perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Perform audits of inbound, outbound, raw materials, and other processes as assigned.

Skills

Quality experience

English proficiency

Lift up to 60lbs

Lab equipment operation

Job description

Vital Farms is seeking a Quality Technician to support lab testing, sanitation, and GMP compliance in our production facility. The role reports to the Quality Manager and focuses on ensuring product quality and safety through testing, calibration, and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include training technicians, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting inventory and chemical management. This position requires English proficiency, physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and adherence to