Sanitation Associate -Night Shift

Vital Farms • Springfield, MO

2h • Remote

About The Position

As a Sanitation Associate at Vital Farms’ Egg Central Station (ECS), you will work in a manufacturing and production facility to clean and sanitize the facility, materials, and processing equipment. The role helps connect local family farms with grocery-store consumers. The position involves being on your feet during 12-hour shifts and moving, lifting, and loading in an air-conditioned, sunlight-filled warehouse.

The schedule follows a 2-2-3, 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 Night Crew shift runs from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The position requires following company procedures and food-safety, quality, regulatory, and sanitation requirements; safely using sanitation equipment and chemicals; cleaning processing and facility areas; supporting Good Manufacturing Practices; managing washer water changes and CIP circuits; monitoring chemical levels; maintaining egg waste with Egg Press equipment; auditing supplies and equipment; and performing timely lab testing. Associates must obtain certification to operate a scissor lift or pallet jack.

Vital Farms describes itself as a Certified B Corporation and Delaware Public Benefit Corporation focused on ethically produced food, humane treatment of farm animals, sustainable farming practices, and benefits for its stakeholders. The company encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and states that employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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 Vital Farms 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, food quality, or personnel safety.
• Operate sanitation equipment and safely handle chemicals.
• 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.
• Maintain egg waste using Egg Press equipment in accordance with SOP.
• Audit equipment and supplies and communicate replacement or reorder needs.
• Operate lab equipment and perform testing in a timely manner to prevent downtime or processing delays.
• Obtain certification to operate a scissor lift or pallet jack.
• Help with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Night-shift differential of $3 per hour in addition to the $20.25 hourly rate.
• Holiday pay.
• Medical, vision, dental, and life coverage beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
• 401(k) with a 3% company contribution starting day one.
• Paid time off beginning 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