Shipping & Receiving Associate, Day Shift

About this role

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!

At Vital Farms, we’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re 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 Shipping & Receiving Associate at Vital Farms, you will...

You will work within our state-of-the-art manufacturing and production facility to load and unload our pasture-raised eggs from our family farms. This role at Egg Central Station (ECS) is critical in bridging the gap from local family farms to grocery stores for our consumers. You’ll be on your feet during each twelve-hour shift, moving, lifting, loading and working with air-conditioned and sunlight-filled warehouse.

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 – 7am to 7pm

• Night Crew - 7pm to 7am

Pay Rate:

• Day Crew- $20.25 per hour

• Night Crew - $20.25 per hour (+ $3.00 Shift Differential)

What You'll Do:

• You will be receiving various orders, including eggs, paper goods, and materials using electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and scanners for efficiency

• Focusing on customer satisfaction, you will be loading trucks to ship orders to distribution centers and/or grocery retailers

• To ensure that our standard of quality is being met, you will be organizing our finished goods area to accommodate the FIFO method of goods

• Successfully use DSI scanning system to monitor movement of finished goods

• Creating an excellent customer experience for our drivers will be your priority

• Build pallets as needed for orders

• Some of your time will be spent reading and understanding bill of ladings and sales orders to ensure efficient product movement

What You Bring to the Table:

• 1 year of shipping and receiving experience

• Certified to operate a forklift or pallet jack

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions

• Basic math skills

• Must be able to speak, read and write in English for safety reasons

• Able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch for extended periods of time

• Good manual dexterity working with hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls

• Able to frequently lift and / or move up to 60 pounds.

• Able to work safely in an environment when exposed to wet conditions

• Follow all personal safety and food safety requirements rigorously

• Ensure work area is clean and free of any hazards

• Other duties as required

• 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.

• We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t 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 and butter (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.

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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 24,000 stores nationwide.

Vital Farms’ ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In 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 stockholders. In 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, we’re 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

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