Quality Technician - Day Shift

About the role

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.

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
• Manage and run CIP circuits, titrate chemicals on egg and flat washer, manage & run CIP circuits, maintain egg waste, spills, and clean ups while adhering to plant cleanliness policies
• Record and document corrective actions
• Perform audits of inbound, outbound, raw materials, and other processes as assigned

Requirements

• 1 year of quality experience in production/manufacturing
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Handwriting must be neat and legible
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs
• Able to understand and operate lab equipment and generate complete/accurate records
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Able to perform testing in a timely manner to prevent production line downtime/processing delays

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and operate lab equipment and generate complete/accurate records
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Able to perform testing in a timely manner to prevent production line downtime/processing delays

Skills

• General knowledge and understanding of laboratory testing procedures and functions
• Sanitation policies and procedures
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP'S)

Benefits

• 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

Pay

• Day Shift - $21.25 per hour

Schedule

• 2-2-3 schedule
• Week 1: 2 days on / 2 days off / 3 days on
• Week 2: 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days on
• Shifts: 12 hour shifts
• Day Crew - 6am to 6pm

Company Information

To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table, we’re committed to building teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities. 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.

Next Steps

Shortly after you complete your application, you'll receive a follow-up email elaborating on any potential next steps in our process. If you don't immediately receive said follow-up email, we would highly encourage you to check your spam filter!

Notification to Agencies

Vital Farms is not accepting unsolicited third-party recruitment agencies in the hiring process for this role. If you are a potential candidate interested in a role with Vital Farms, please submit an application directly.