Shipping & Receiving Associate, Day Shift

Vital Farms; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Healthcare from day 1

401K with company contribution

Paid Time Off with first paycheck

Free eggs

Team swag

Biweekly crew lunches

Job summary

Vital Farms is hiring for a Shipping and Receiving Associate at our ECS facility. The role involves loading and unloading eggs from family farms, using forklifts and scanners, and ensuring efficient movement of goods in a 12-hour shift.

The position emphasizes safety, FIFO organization, and customer-focused service for drivers and distribution centers. Benefits include healthcare starting first month, 401K, PTO with first paycheck, and free eggs.

Qualifications

• 1 year of shipping and receiving experience.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English for safety reasons.
• Able to be certified to operate a forklift or pallet jack.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders for eggs, paper goods, and materials using electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and scanners.
• Load trucks and ship orders to distribution centers and grocery retailers.
• Organize finished goods area to FIFO standard.
• Use DSI scanning system to monitor movement of finished goods.
• Build pallets as needed for orders.
• Read and understand bills of lading and sales orders for efficient movement.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Attention to detail

Basic math

English fluency

Forklift certification

Physical stamina

DSI scanning

Pallet jack operation

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Forklift operation

DSI scanning system

Job description

Shipping and Receiving - Day Shift

• 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- 7am to 7pm

As a Shipping and ReceivingAssociate at Vital Farms, you will work within our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and production facility to load and unload our pasture‑raised eggs from our family farms. 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.

What we bring to the table:

• Day Shift - $20.25 per hour
• 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

What You’ll Do:

• You will be receiving various orders, including eggs, paper goods, and materials using electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and scanners for efficiency
• Focusing on customer satisfaction, you will be loading trucks to ship orders to distribution centers and/or grocery retailers
• To ensure that our standard of quality is being met, you will be organizing our finished goods area to accommodate the FIFO method of goods
• Successfully use DSI scanning system to monitor movement of finished goods
• Creating an excellent customer experience for our drivers will be your priority
• Build pallets as needed for orders
• Some of your time will be spent reading and understanding bill of ladings and sales orders to ensure efficient product movement

What You Bring to the Table:

• 1 year of shipping and receiving experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English for safety reasons
• Able to be certified to operate a forklift or pallet jack
• Able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch for extended periods of time
• Good manual dexterity working with hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Able to frequently lift and / or move up to 60 pounds.
• Able to work safely in an environment when exposed to wet conditions
• Follow all personal safety and food safety requirements rigorously
• Ensure work area is clean and free of any hazards
• Other duties as required

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 are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.

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.

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.

Staying Safe During Your Job Search

At Vital Farms, we care deeply about the people interested in joining our Crew. That includes helping protect candidates from fraudulent recruiting activity and creating a hiring experience that is safe, respectful, and transparent.

Unfortunately, job scams are becoming increasingly common. We encourage all applicants to stay vigilant throughout the hiring process and verify opportunities directly through our official careers page.

Vital Farms recruiters will only contact candidates through official company channels, including email addresses ending in @vitalfarms.com. We will never ask for payment, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or personal banking information during the hiring process. We also do not extend job offers without a formal interview process.

If you receive suspicious communication claiming to represent Vital Farms, we encourage you to avoid engaging and report it to us at [e-mail].

We are committed to treating every candidate with fairness and respect and to creating a hiring experience worthy of your trust.

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This position is designated as remote within the United States; however, we are currently unable to employ individuals residing in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming