Vital Farms – Quality Technician – Springfield, MO

Hours: 

A Shift: Monday-Wednesday 6:00am-6:00pm and Thursday 6:00am-12:00pm (Weekday days - 40 hours)

C Shift: Thursday 12:00pm-6:00pm and Friday-Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm (Weekend Days - 40 hours)

D Shift: Thursday 12:00am-6:00am and Friday-Sunday 6:00pm-6:00am (Weekend Nights - 40 hours)

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!

Do you have experience working in quality and focusing on the details and making sure that things are done correctly? Are you always being complimented on your ability to follow procedures? If you answered yes, we have an amazing position for you as a Quality Technician!!

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Assurance 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.

What You'll Do

• 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 work experience in production/manufacturing. 
• Handwriting must be neat and legible
• You're able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• 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

What We Bring to the Table

• Great pay & benefits
• Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life
• 4-hour paid time off accrual every paycheck
• 3% 401k contribution starting on day 1
• Employee referral bonus
• Biweekly crew lunch
• Free snacks
• Dedication to your safety at work
• Free eggs, butter & ghee
• Friends & family discounts
• Fun team swag
• Air-conditioned facility with lots of natural light
• Be part of a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table
• Work in a mission-focused environment alongside passionate colleagues