Processing Lead

vitalfarmsinternalcrew; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

Vital Farms is seeking a Processing Crew Lead to bridge our local farms with distribution, working 12-hour shifts on a fast-paced production line. You will supervise operators, organize workflow, and ensure safety and quality standards across the line.

This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in production/manufacturing, can lift 60 lbs, are forklift/pallet jack certified, and excel in a high-energy,

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write in English for safety and food quality reasons.
• 1 year of work experience in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs.
• Committed to following all personal safety requirements.
• Able to operate forklift or pallet jack.
• Proven leadership/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedule.
• Set daily / weekly / monthly objectives and communicate to employees.
• Lead and develop operators, creating equipment and system ownership.
• Work with shift supervisors and managers to regulate production and meet goals.
• Evaluate job performance of operators.
• Ensure all personnel safety and food safety procedures are followed rigorously.
• Drive continuous improvement of waste elimination.
• Anticipate problems and make quick decisions under time pressure.
• Must be able to perform all jobs on the lines and coach others.
• Lead daily direction setting meetings when required.
• Provide verbal and/or written recommendations to supervisor concerning problems or issues.

Skills

Leadership

English fluency

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Inventory systems

Forklift certified

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Internal Job Posting

This posting is intended for current Vital Farms employees. If you are not an employee, please visit our careers page to view available opportunities and follow the appropriate application process.

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 Crew Lead at Vital Farms, you will...

This role at Egg Central Station (ECS) is critical in bridging the gap from local family farms to grocery stores for our consumers. You'll be on your feet during each twelve-hour shift, moving, lifting, loading and working with air-conditioned and sunlight-filled warehouse. Finding the right place to grow your career isn't (over) easy! But here at Vital Farms, we hope you will join our crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

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

What You'll Do:

• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedule
• Set daily / weekly / monthly objectives and communicate to employees
• Lead and develop operators, creating equipment and system ownership
• Work directly with shift supervisors and managers to regulate production and meet goals
• Evaluate job performance of operators
• Ensure all personnel safety and food safety procedures are followed rigorously
• Drive continuous improvement of waste elimination
• Anticipate problems and make quick decisions under time pressure
• Must be able to perform all jobs on the lines and be able to coach others in work
• Lead daily direction setting meetings when required
• Provide verbal and/or written recommendations to supervisor concerning problems or issue

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 a production and or manufacturing environment
• 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 execute other duties and production tasks required.
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, basic division)
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Able to be certified to operate a forklift or pallet jack
• Able to perform quality/procedural checks as well as operate equipment.
• Proven experience in leadership/supervisory roles.
• Strong people skills and ability to deal with all levels of employee and management groups. both on site and remote.
• Demonstrate strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills.
• Have knowledge of set ups, operations, adjustments to equipment or machinery
• Proficient computer knowledge: Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and designated inventory system.
• Follow all Vital Farm's 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, remote 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 wi