Processing Lead
Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
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Job Summary
Finding the right place to grow your career isnt (over) easy so were here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think youll 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 youre into our values our brand or our egg-cellent puns we hope youll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!
At Vital Farms were proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. Were committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.
As a Processing Crew Lead at Vital Farms you will...
This role at Egg Central Station (ECS) is critical in bridging the gap from local family farms to grocery stores for our consumers. Youll be on your feet during each twelve-hour shift moving lifting loading and working with air-conditioned and sunlight-filled warehouse. Finding the right place to grow your career isnt (over) easy! But here at Vital Farms we hope you will join our crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!
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
Pay Rate:
- Day Crew- $22.25 per hour
What Youll Do:
- Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedule
- Set daily / weekly / monthly objectives and communicate to employees
- Lead and develop operators creating equipment and system ownership
- Work directly with shift supervisors and managers to regulate production and meet goals
- Evaluate job performance of operators
- Ensure all personnel safety and food safety procedures are followed rigorously
- Drive continuous improvement of waste elimination
- Anticipate problems and make quick decisions under time pressure
- Must be able to perform all jobs on the lines and be able to coach others in work
- Lead daily direction setting meetings when required
- Provide verbal and/or written recommendations to supervisor concerning problems or issue
What You Bring to the Table:
- Must be able to speak read and write in English for safety and food quality reasons
- 1 year of work experience in a production and or manufacturing environment
- Youre able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs
- Youre committed to following all personal safety requirements rigorously.
- Be flexible and execute other duties and production tasks required.
- Basic math skills (adding subtracting basic division)
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Able to be certified to operate a forklift or pallet jack
- Able to perform quality/procedural checks as well as operate equipment.
- Proven experience in leadership/supervisory roles.
- Strong people skills and ability to deal with all levels of employee and management groups. both on site and remote.
- Demonstrate strong accountability consistency and follow-through skills.
- Have knowledge of set ups operations adjustments to equipment or machinery
- Proficient computer knowledge: Excel Outlook Word Powerpoint and designated inventory system.
- Follow all Vital Farms policies procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Youre 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 elses boots You seek to understand others viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
- You dont walk on eggshells Youre not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
- We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you dont meet every requirement we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we havent yet considered!
What We Bring to the Table:
- A fast-paced energetic remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
- Competitive pay and benefits (Medical Dental Vision and Paid Parental Leave just to name a few).
- Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) 3% Contribution from Day 1.
- Free eggs (yes really!) along with friends and family discounts.
- Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
- Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.
Who We Are:
Vital Farms a Certified B Corporation offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin Texas in 2007 Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 350 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms products including shell eggs butter hard-boiled eggs and liquid whole eggs are sold in over 24000 stores nationwide.
Vital Farms ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming addition as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders including farmers and suppliers customers and consumers communities and the environment crew members and short we exist to improve the lives of people animals and our planet through food.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table were committed to building teams that reflect diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that when all crew members feel valued and respected they bring their best ideas forward - fueling innovation belonging and shared success. We strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in equal opportunity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
To that end we make employment decisions based on qualifications merit and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender and gender identity sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) sexual orientation marital status age national origin citizenship status military or veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Ready to Join Us
Together were cultivating an environment where every Crew member can thrive grow and know theyre part of something bigger - improving lives through ethical food.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you wed love to hear from you! Even if you dont meet every qualification we encourage you to apply - you might be exactly what we need!
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 race color religion gender and gender identity sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) sexual orientation marital status age national origin citizenship status military or veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Please Note: This position is designated as remote within the United States; however we are currently unable to employ individuals residing in the following states: Alaska Hawaii Mississippi Montana North Dakota South Dakota West Virginia and Wyoming
About Company
Our Eggs, Butter, and Ghee from American family farms are delicious, ethical food you don’t have to question.
