Processing Associate, Night Shift - Production, Warehouse & Industrial Experience - Join the Crew

vitalfarms; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free eggs

401(k) + 3% contribution from Day 1

Paid parental leave

Team SWAG

Job summary

Vital Farms is hiring a Processing Associate in Springfield, MO to load, sort and pack pasture-raised eggs while maintaining sanitary conditions and performing quality checks. You will operate machines and robots, inspect supplies, move items with powered jacks, and perform other duties as needed in a safety-driven, team-oriented environment.

This role requires one year of relevant experience, ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and a commitment to following GMP and safety standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Speak, read and write in English for safety and food quality.
• 1 year of work experience in an industrial or similarly structured, physically active operations environment.
• Backgrounds may include manufacturing, production, 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 settings.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs.
• Commitment to following all personal safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 and be flexible to complete production tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Basic math

Job description

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…

2-2-3 schedule: 2-week cycle

• 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.

What We Bring 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-boi