Sanitation Associate - 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

• Follow all Vital Farms policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP'S) while working in alignment with all regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Operate sanitation equipment and safely handle chemicals.
• Ensure facility cleanliness by cleaning spills, processing areas, entrances, facilities, and break room.
• Support GMP initiatives by cleaning and stocking footbaths and hand-washing stations.
• Manage egg washer water changes, run CIP circuits, and assist in cleaning processing equipment.
• Titrade chemicals and ensure appropriate levels on chemical mixing stations dispensers, material washers, and CIP circuits.
• Maintain egg waste accordingly utilizing the Egg Press equipment, in accordance with SOP.
• Audit equipment and supplies and communicate any replacement or reorder needs.
• Operate lab equipment and perform testing in a timely manner to prevent downtime/processing delays.
• Obtain certification to operate a scissor lift or pallet jack.
• Help with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 year of sanitation or manufacturing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English for safety and quality reasons.
• Able to frequently lift and / or move up to 60 pounds.
• 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 work safely in an environment where regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Able to work safely in an environment when exposed to wet conditions.
• Must have good math and computer skills.
• Able to work without direct supervision.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about making a difference in the food industry and committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sanitation or manufacturing and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow specific instructions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Healthcare offered/starting the first day of the month following your start!
• 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

$20.25 per hour

Schedule

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 on

Shifts: 12 hour shifts

• Day Crew - 7am to 7pm
• Night Crew - 7pm to 7am

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We do 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.

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.