Quality Technician – Food QC & Lab Operations (Day Shift)

Vital Farms; Springfield (MO); Remote; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Healthcare from day 1

401K with company contribution

Paid Time Off starting first paycheck

Free Eggs

Team lunches and crew snacks

Job summary

Vital Farms is seeking a Quality Technician to join Egg Central Station in Missouri. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will perform physical testing on raw eggs and finished products, ensuring GMPs and maintaining lab equipment calibration and maintenance.

You will train new technicians, manage chemical inventory, verify pH levels, run CIP circuits, and maintain records. Requirements include 1 year of quality experience, ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and proficient English.

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. Utilizing test results for products for packaging in accordance with customer or company specifications
• 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

English proficiency

Job description

Vital Farms is seeking a Quality Technician to join Egg Central Station in Missouri. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will perform physical testing on raw eggs and finished products, ensuring GMPs and maintaining lab equipment calibration and maintenance.

You will train new technicians, manage chemical inventory, verify pH levels, run CIP circuits, and maintain records. Requirements include 1 year of quality experience, ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and proficient English.