Logistics & Production Coordinator

Vital Farms - Current Crew Members•Springfield, MO

8d•$22•Remote

About The Position

This posting is intended for current Vital Farms employees. If you are not an employee, please visit our careers page to view available opportunities and follow the appropriate application process. 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’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it. As a Logistics & Production Coordinator at Vital Farms, you will... When it comes to logistics, you know accuracy is everything. It’s all about the numbers—knowing them, tracking them, double-checking them, and making sure everything lines up and ends up exactly where it needs to be. That’s the kind of meticulous Logistics & Production Coordinator we’re looking for at Vital Farms: someone who’s organized, sharp with spreadsheets, and genuinely cares about getting the details right. Because here’s the deal—at Vital Farms, we’re on a mission to bring ethical food to the table, one thoughtfully sourced ingredient at a time. While we’re best known for our pasture-raised eggs—giving our hens 108 square feet to roam and calling bullsht on terms like “cage-free” and “free-range”—we’re just getting started. We give a cluck about the health of our animals, the wellbeing of our customers, and the future of our planet. If that sounds like something you care about too, let’s talk about how you can help us stay organized and make a meaningful impact as our new Logistics & Production Coordinator. Fluent in the language of trucking, shipping, receiving, and inventory management, you’re that rare bird who thrives in both team settings and when flying solo. You’ve got egg-ceptional communication skills that help you juggle shifting priorities, and you’re not afraid to take ownership. At the end of the day, you understand you're the final checkpoint—ensuring every pallet, product, and piece of paperwork is accurate, accounted for, and ready to go. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Pay Rate: Day Crew- $22.25 per hour What You'll Do: As a key part of our logistics and production team, you’ll bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset to help ensure smooth operations each day. You’ll work closely with our internal teams and logistics partners to keep everything moving efficiently—while using ERP systems and Excel to stay on top of the details.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in logistics, production planning, or a related operations role—bonus points if it’s in a fast-paced or food manufacturing environment.
Strong MS Office skills—especially in Excel—and know your way around spreadsheets like a pro.
Confident working in ERP systems and using data to make decisions and solve problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and you know how to tailor your message for your audience.
A dedicated team player who believes that we is greater than me—you celebrate others’ wins and know collaboration is key.
You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
You’re not afraid to leave the bullsht behind and have honest conversations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced or food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare all Bills of Lading (BOLs) and pallet documentation for outbound shipments
Welcome truck drivers, check them in, and assign them to the correct dock door
Communicate dock door assignments to the SRW team to ensure timely and friendly service
Track and communicate daily shipping updates—short ships, mis-ships, and complete ships
Plan and monitor all incoming and outgoing shipments to support on-time performance
Reconcile daily outbound shipment totals and support inventory accuracy
Use Excel and ERP tools to track data, identify trends, and support decision-making
Assist with weekly production scheduling, ensuring alignment between production and logistics
Partner with the broader team on inventory reconciliation and continuous improvement initiatives
Take ownership—identify opportunities to improve processes, eliminate waste, and deliver exceptional service