Maintenance Technician, Now Hiring Nights!

• 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
• Night Crew- 6pm to 6am

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!

What You'll Do :

The Maintenance Technician will work with the Maintenance team to complete building repairs, equipment installation, troubleshooting and installation, fulfillment of assigned work orders and unforeseen repairs in a timely fashion.

You'll follow good manufacturing practices to maintain inventory, preventative maintenance, good housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations.

We strongly believe in "Safety First, Quality Always" for our employees, products, and customers. If this is something you're passionate about also, this could be your next great opportunity!

Important areas of operations you'll work on (but are not limited to) :

• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearing, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Install and maintain pipe systems, hydraulic steam, pneumatic equipment
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other related equipment
• Building maintenance including minor plumbing, welding, and general upkeep

What You Bring to the Table :

• 5-7 years of General Maintenance Experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment & food / beverage experience is highly preferred
• Must be able to frequently lift and / or move up to 60lbs.
• High school diploma or GED is required, associated degree in relevant field preferred
• Possess and demonstrate basic technical knowledge of some or all the following :
• Stainless Steel Welding / Fabrication
• Piping systems
• Electricity
• PLC's (Programmable logic controllers) - a plus
• Process control instrumentation
• HVAC systems
• Process equipment
• Personal Computing

What We Bring to the Table :

• Great pay & benefits
• Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life
• 4-hour paid time off accrual every paycheck
• 3% 401k contribution starting on day 1
• Employee referral bonus
• Bi-Weekly lunches and snacks
• Dedication to your safety at work
• Free eggs
• Friends & family discounts
• Fun team swag
• Air-conditioned facility with lots of natural light
• Be part of a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table
• Work in a mission-focused environment alongside passionate colleagues

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.

Next Steps :

Shortly after you complete your application, you'll receive a follow-up email elaborating on any potential next steps in our process.

If you don't immediately receive said follow-up email, we would highly encourage you to check your spam filter!

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.

Notification to Agencies :

Vital Farms is not accepting unsolicited third-party recruitment agencies in the hiring process for this role. If you are a potential candidate interested in a role with Vital Farms, please submit an application directly.

If you have any questions about the application process or the role itself, please reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] .