Processing Associate, 2nd Shift

Company: Vital Farms
Location: Springfield
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

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!Are you a team player looking to join an amazing Crew?? Do you want to work in a state of the art, air conditioned warehouse environment that has egg-ceptional perks? Do you have great attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Then you are exactly who we are looking for!Reporting to the Production Manager the Processing Associate will be responsible for working with a team to process pasture raised eggs for distribution to customers across the United States. We are looking for dependable, hardworking, positive team players to join our operations. This full position requires availability on Monday through Friday 2 pm to 10:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to join Vital Farms as we expand!What You'll Do:

• Able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch for extended periods of time
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions
• Good manual dexterity working with hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Able to frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds
• Able to work safely in an environment where regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Able to work safely in an environment when exposed to wet conditions
• Able to be certified to operate a forklift or pallet jack
• Able to perform quality / procedural checks as well as operate equipment
• Follow all personal safety and food safety requirements rigorously
• Ensure work area is clean and free of any hazards
• Report issues or problems with production to supervisor
• Other duties as requiredWhat You Bring to the Table:
  • MUST be able to work Monday through Friday from 2 pm - 10:30 pm
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be able to speak, read and write in English for safety reasons
  • 1 year of work experience with good references
  • Previous food packing / processing experience preferred but not required
  • Basic math skills
  • You're no hero - You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
  • You give a sh*t - You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
  • You raise the standards - You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
  • You can walk in someone else's boots - 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 don't walk on eggshells - You're not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations. What's in it for You:
    • Be part of a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table
    • Work in a Mission-focused environment alongside passionate colleagues
    • Competitive pay and benefits
    • Companywide bonus program
    • Generous retirement contributions
    • Free eggs, butter, and ghee, along with friends and family discounts
    • Fun team SWAG
    • Learning and Development team dedicated to your growthVital Farms is a Certified B Corp that sources and markets delicious, high-quality, ethically-sourced egg and dairy products nationwide. We started on a single family-farm in Austin, TX in 2007, with 20 Rhode Island hens and a drive to raise the standards in sustainable agriculture. Today Vital Farms THE leading producer of pasture raised eggs, partnering with more than 200 family farms, and selling into over 13,000 grocery stores around the country. We believe that a healthy bottom line is the result of healthy business practices, and we care deeply about supporting all our stakeholders. This includes our crew, our consumers, our retailers, and of course our happy hens and contented cows. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.Vital Farms will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to "bring ethically produced food to the table," we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities. To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by law.

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