Quality Technician - Day Shift

Quality Technician - Day Shift

Springfield, Missouri

Finding the right place to grow your career isn't 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.

What You'll Do (Job Overview):

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality 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.

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 - 6am to 6pm
• Night Crew- 6pm to 6am

What We Bring to the Table:

• Day Shift - $21.25 per hour
• Night Shift - $21.25 per hour + $3 per hour Night shift differential
• 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

A Day as a Quality Technician at Egg Central Station

• 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 quality experience in production/manufacturing.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Handwriting must be neat and legible.
• You're able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs.
• 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