Quality Technician - Night shift

Socket.dev; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Holiday pay

Healthcare from day one

401K with company match

Paid time off

Free Eggs

Team swag

Biweekly crew lunches

Job summary

Vital Farms is seeking a Quality Technician to support lab testing, sanitation, and GMP compliance in our production facility. The role reports to the Quality Manager and focuses on ensuring product quality and safety through testing, calibration, and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include training technicians, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting inventory and chemical management. This position requires English proficiency, physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and adherence to

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.
• 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

Quality experience

English proficiency

Lift up to 60lbs

Lab equipment operation

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‑excellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

What You’ll Do (Job Overview)

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Technician requires a general knowledge and understanding of laboratory testing procedures and functions, sanitation policies and procedures. Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP'S) and work in manner consistent with all Corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements, along with other duties as assigned.

• 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
• Night Crew- 6pm to 6am

What We Bring to the Table

• Night Shift - $21.25 per hour + $3 per hour Night shift differential
• Holiday pay
• Healthcare offered/starting the first day of the month following your start (medical, vision, dental and life)
• 401K with a 3% company contribution starting day one!
• Paid Time Off with your first paycheck!
• Free Eggs
• Fun team swag
• Biweekly Crew Lunches and crew snacks

A Day as a Quality Technician at Egg Central Station

• 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.

What You Bring to the Table

• 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

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 350 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!