Sanitation Specialist — 12‑Hour Shifts & Perks

Vital Farms - Current Crew Members; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) with company contribution

Paid Time Off

Free eggs

Biweekly crew lunches

Holiday pay

Job summary

Vital Farms is seeking a Sanitation Associate for Egg Central Station (ECS) to clean and sanitize our manufacturing and production facility, materials, and processing equipment. You will work the full 12‑hour shift on a rotating schedule in a warehouse environment.

Shifts include Day Crew (7 am–7 pm) and Night Crew (7 pm–7 am). Benefits include health care, 401(k) with company contributions, PTO, free eggs, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum sanitation or manufacturing experience.
• English reading, writing, and speaking proficiency.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
• Good manual dexterity and comfort operating tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow Vital Farms policies, GMP procedures, and safety/ sanitation regulations.
• Report conditions or practices that may affect food safety or quality.
• Operate sanitation equipment and handle chemicals safely.
• Clean spills and maintain cleanliness of processing areas, facilities, and break rooms.
• Stock footbaths and hand-washing stations as part of GMP initiatives.
• Manage egg washer water changes, CIP circuits, and assist in cleaning processing equipment.
• Titrate chemicals and maintain levels on dispensing systems and CIP circuits.
• Operate Egg Press equipment to handle egg waste per SOP.
• Audit equipment and supplies and suggest replacements or reorders.
• Operate lab equipment and perform timely tests to prevent downtime.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Independent work

Job description

Vital Farms is seeking a Sanitation Associate for Egg Central Station (ECS) to clean and sanitize our manufacturing and production facility, materials, and processing equipment. You will work the full 12‑hour shift on a rotating schedule in a warehouse environment.

Shifts include Day Crew (7 am–7 pm) and Night Crew (7 pm–7 am). Benefits include health care, 401(k) with company contributions, PTO, free eggs, and ongoing training.