Sanitation Associate - Day Shift

Vital Farms • Springfield, MO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Associate works at Vital Farms’ Egg Central Station (ECS), a manufacturing and production facility, cleaning and sanitizing the facility, materials, and processing equipment. This role supports the movement of products from local family farms to grocery stores. The work takes place in an air-conditioned, sunlight-filled warehouse and involves being on your feet during 12-hour shifts, moving, lifting, and loading.

The position follows a 2-2-3 schedule over a two-week cycle: Week 1 consists of two days on, two days off, and three days on; Week 2 consists of two days off, two days on, and three days off. The day shift runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The posting also describes a night shift, but this listing is for the day shift.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of sanitation or manufacturing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English for safety and quality reasons.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
• Good manual dexterity to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical parts and in wet conditions.
• Good math and computer skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices while meeting regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, product quality, or personnel safety.
• Operate sanitation equipment and handle chemicals safely.
• Clean spills, processing areas, entrances, facilities, and the break room.
• Clean and stock footbaths and hand-washing stations to support GMP initiatives.
• Manage egg washer water changes, run CIP circuits, and assist with cleaning processing equipment.
• Titrate chemicals and ensure appropriate levels at chemical mixing stations, dispensers, material washers, and CIP circuits.
• Handle egg waste using Egg Press equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Audit equipment and supplies and communicate replacement or reorder needs.
• Operate laboratory equipment and perform tests promptly to prevent downtime or processing delays.
• Obtain certification to operate a scissor lift or pallet jack.
• Assist with special projects and other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Holiday pay
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, starting the first day of the month following the start date
• 401(k) with a 3% company contribution starting on day one
• Paid time off starting with the first paycheck
• Free eggs
• 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