Processing Lead - Nights

Vital Farms - Current Crew Members; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 25,287 - 36,015; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with 3% contribution

Free eggs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Vital Farms is seeking a Processing Crew Lead in Town of Springfield, Wisconsin, to oversee workflow and ensure safety in the team. You'll work in a dynamic environment where you'll lead and develop crew members while maintaining production standards.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience, strong people skills, and can lift up to 60lbs. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including medical and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• 1 year of work experience in a production and or manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 60lbs.
• Proficient computer knowledge including inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedule.
• Lead and develop operators, creating equipment and system ownership.
• Evaluate job performance of operators.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Basic math skills

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Forklift certification

Job description

Processing Crew Lead Responsibilities

As a Processing Crew Lead at Vital Farms, you will bridge 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 an air‑conditioned and sunlight‑filled warehouse.

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 – $22.25 per hour
• Night Crew – $22.25 per hour (+ $3.00 Shift Differential)

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 will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

As set forth in Vital Farms - Current Crew Members’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.