Shipping & Receiving Associate, Day Shift

Vital Farms • Springfield, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Vital Farms is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Associate for Egg Central Station (ECS), a manufacturing and production facility. The role supports the movement of pasture-raised eggs from family farms to grocery stores by receiving, organizing, and shipping products and materials. The associate works in an air-conditioned, sunlight-filled warehouse and spends the shift on their feet performing physical tasks.

The position follows a 2-2-3 schedule on 12-hour day shifts, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The listed pay is $20.25 per hour. 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.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of shipping and receiving experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English for safety reasons.
• Ability to become certified to operate a forklift or pallet jack.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work safely when exposed to wet conditions.
• Ability to rigorously follow personal safety and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders, including eggs, paper goods, and materials, using electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and scanners.
• Load trucks with orders for distribution centers and grocery retailers.
• Organize finished goods using the FIFO (first in, first out) method.
• Use the DSI scanning system to monitor movement of finished goods.
• Provide a positive customer experience for drivers.
• Build pallets as needed for orders.
• Read and understand bills of lading and sales orders to support efficient product movement.
• Follow personal safety and food safety requirements.
• Keep the work area clean and free of hazards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

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