Processing Associate, Day Shift | Production, Warehouse & Industrial Experience | Join the Crew

Vital Farms; Town of Springfield (WI); A distancia; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) + 3%

Free eggs

Team SWAG

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Vital Farms is hiring a Processing Associate to join our ECS facility. You will wash, sort, and pack pasture-raised eggs on a 12-hour schedule, with Day Crew (6am–6pm) and Night Crew (6pm–6am). This role helps move product from family farms to grocery stores in a fast-paced, sanitary environment.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join a passionate team helping to bring ethically produced food to households across the United States.

Formación

• Must speak, read and write in English for safety and quality.
• At least 1 year of experience in an industrial/active operations environment.
• Demonstrated experience following safety procedures, meeting quality standards, and working in a team.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.

Responsabilidades

• Operate machines and robots to load, sort, and pack our pasture-raised eggs.
• Keep sanitary conditions for optimal food production.
• Follow procedures and perform quality checks.
• Inspect supplies and equipment to confirm readiness.
• Operate powered jacks to move supplies and product within the warehouse.
• Perform other duties as needed and be flexible to adapt.

Conocimientos

English fluency

1 year industrial experience

Descripción del empleo

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time.

At Vital Farms, we’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.

As a Processing Associate at Vital Farms, you will…

You will work within our state-of-the-art manufacturing and production facility to wash, sort, and pack pasture-raised eggs from our family farms. This role at Egg Central Station (ECS) is critical in moving product safely and efficiently from local family farms to grocery stores. You’ll be on your feet throughout each 12-hour shift, moving, lifting, loading, operating equipment, and working in an air-conditioned, sunlight-filled production and warehouse environment.

2-2-3 schedule:

• Week 1: 2 days on / 2 days off / 3 days on
• Week 2: 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off

Shifts:

12-hour shifts

• Day Crew – 6am to 6pm
• Night Crew – 6pm to 6am

Pay Rate:

• Day Crew- $20.25 per hour
• Night Crew - $20.25 per hour (+ $3.00 Shift Differential)

What You’ll Do:

• Operate machines and robots to load, sort, and pack our pasture-raised eggs.
• Keep sanitary conditions for optimal food production.
• Ensure our eggs meet the standards by carefully following our procedures and performing quality checks.
• Inspect supplies and equipment to confirm they are ready for use.
• Operate powered jacks to move supplies and product within the warehouse.
• Perform other duties as needed. Things come up, but you’re flexible and always find a way to make things work.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Must be able to speak, read and write in English for safety and food quality reasons.
• 1 year of work experience in an industrial or similarly structured, physically active operations environment.
  • Relevant backgrounds may include manufacturing, production, food processing, warehousing or distribution, agriculture, automotive, construction, skilled trades, military operations, or comparable work.
• Demonstrated experience following safety procedures, meeting quality standards, working as part of a team, and performing repetitive physical tasks in equipment-driven or operational settings
• You’re able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs.
• You’re committed to following all personal safety requirements rigorously.
• Be flexible and complete other duties and production tasks as required.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and division.
• Follow all Vital Farms policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
• We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t yet considered!

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced, energetic work environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs (yes, really!), along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

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Who We Are:

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 600 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms’ products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide.

Vital Farms’ ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long‑term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table, we’re committed to building teams that reflect diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that when all crew members feel valued and respected, they bring their best ideas forward – fueling innovation, belonging, and shared success. We strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in equal opportunity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Ready to Join Us?

Together, we’re cultivating an environment where every Crew member can thrive, grow, and know they’re part of something bigger - improving lives through ethical food.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply - you might be exactly what we need!

Please Note: This position is designated as remote within the United States; however, we are currently unable to employ individuals residing in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming