Quality Technician, Day Shift

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Vital Farms - Current Crew Members

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Springfield, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Quality Technician will perform physical testing on raw eggs and finished products, ensuring compliance with customer and company specifications. Additional responsibilities include training new technicians, managing lab equipment, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of quality experience in a production or manufacturing environment and can operate lab equipment to perform physical testing on raw eggs and finished products. You are able to maintain GMP's, manage chemical inventory, and document corrective actions, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)

pH testing

CIP

Titration

Job Description

**Internal Job Posting**
This posting is intended for current Vital Farms employees. If you are not an employee, please visit our careers page to view available opportunities and follow the appropriate application process.

Quality Technician – Day Shift!

  • 2-2-3 schedule: 2-week cycle
    • Week 1: 2 days on / 2 days off / 3 days on
    • Week 2: 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off    
  • Shifts: 12-hour shifts
    • Day Crew - 6am to 6pm 

What You'll Do (Job Overview):

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 manner consistent with all Corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements, along with other duties as assigned.

What we bring to the table: 

  • Day Shift - $21.25 per hour 
  • Night Shift - $21.25 per hour + $3 per hour shift differential

A Day as a Quality Technician at Egg Central Station

  • Perform physical testing on raw eggs, finished product. Utilizing test results for products for packaging in accordance with customer or company specifications
  •  Train new technicians, calibration/maintenance of lab equipment, inventory/ordering of lab supplies and replacement parts, general housekeeping
  • Follow safety policies as required by Vital Farms and maintain GMP's
  • Manages hand washing station (soap dispensing and inventory) and footbaths
  • Manages chemical inventory, dispenses, tracks utilization, and replaces chemical as needed
  • Verifies and maintains pH levels on wash tanks.
  • Manage & Run CIP circuits.
  • Titrates chemicals on egg and flat washer.
  • Maintains egg waste, spills, and clean ups while adhering to plant cleanliness policies.
  • Records and documents corrective actions
  • This position would also perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
  • Perform audits of inbound, outbound, raw materials, and other processes as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

  • 1 year of quality experience in production/manufacturing. 
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English. 
  • Handwriting must be neat and legible.
  • You're able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs.
  • Must have ability to understand and operate lab equipment and generate complete/accurate records.
  • Must be able to work without direct supervision.
  • Must have/develop a working knowledge of computers.
  • Must also adhere to all Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policies.
  • Must perform testing in a timely manner to prevent production line downtime/processing delays.

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Vital Farms - Current Crew Members

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced pasture-raised foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs and butter by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms' ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. Vital Farms also prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, and crew members and stockholders. Vital Farms' pasture-raised products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs and liquid whole eggs, are sold in approximately 13,000 stores nationwide.
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