Quality Technician, Night Shift

Vital Farms - Current Crew Members • Springfield, MO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

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 a manner consistent with all Corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements, along with other duties as assigned. This position involves performing physical testing on raw eggs and finished product, utilizing test results for product packaging in accordance with customer or company specifications. Responsibilities also include training new technicians, calibration and maintenance of lab equipment, inventory and ordering of lab supplies and replacement parts, and general housekeeping. The technician will follow safety policies as required by Vital Farms and maintain GMP's. They will manage hand washing stations (soap dispensing and inventory) and footbaths, manage chemical inventory (dispensing, tracking utilization, and replacement), verify and maintain pH levels on wash tanks, manage and run CIP circuits, titrate chemicals on egg and flat washers, and maintain egg waste, spills, and clean-ups while adhering to plant cleanliness policies. Recording and documenting corrective actions, performing special projects, and conducting audits of inbound, outbound, raw materials, and other processes are also part of this role.

Requirements

• General knowledge and understanding of laboratory testing procedures and functions
• General knowledge and understanding of sanitation policies and procedures
• Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP'S)
• Must work in a manner consistent with all Corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements

Responsibilities

• Report to the Quality Manager
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP'S)
• Work in a manner consistent with all Corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements
• Perform physical testing on raw eggs, finished product
• Utilize test results for products for packaging in accordance with customer or company specifications
• Train new technicians
• Calibrate/maintenance of lab equipment
• Inventory/ordering of lab supplies and replacement parts
• General housekeeping
• Follow safety policies as required by Vital Farms
• Maintain GMP's
• Manage hand washing station (soap dispensing and inventory) and footbaths
• Manage chemical inventory, dispenses, tracks utilization, and replaces chemical as needed
• Verify and maintain pH levels on wash tanks
• Manage & Run CIP circuits
• Titrate chemicals on egg and flat washer
• Maintain egg waste, spills, and clean ups while adhering to plant cleanliness policies
• Record and document corrective actions
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• Perform audits of inbound, outbound, raw materials, and other processes as assigned

Benefits

• Night Shift - $21.25 per hour + $3 per hour 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees