Sanitation Associate

Vital Farms

. Clean and sanitize the facility, materials, and processing equipment .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sanitation practices, food safety, and quality control within a manufacturing environment. Proficient in operating sanitation equipment and handling chemicals while adhering to regulatory standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sanitation ExperienceFood Safety ComplianceChemical HandlingAttention To DetailEnglish Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sanitation ProceduresGood Manufacturing PracticesChemical TitrationEquipment OperationManual DexterityMath SkillsComputer SkillsCIP Circuit ManagementEgg Waste ManagementSafety Protocols

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAbility To Follow InstructionsSelf-MotivationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Sanitation EquipmentLab EquipmentScissor LiftPallet Jack

Certifications & Qualifications

Scissor Lift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Industry Keywords

Food SafetyQuality ControlManufacturingSanitation StandardsRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Clean and sanitize the facility, materials, and processing equipment
Work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule; night crew hours are 7pm to 7am
Follow Vital Farms policies, procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety
Operate sanitation equipment and safely handle chemicals
Clean spills, processing areas, entrances, facilities, and break rooms
Clean and stock footbaths and hand-washing stations
Manage egg washer water changes, run CIP circuits, and assist in cleaning processing equipment
Titrate chemicals and maintain appropriate levels at chemical mixing stations, dispensers, material washers, and CIP circuits
Maintain egg waste using Egg Press equipment in accordance with SOP
Audit equipment and supplies and communicate replacement or reorder needs
Operate lab equipment and perform timely testing to prevent downtime or processing delays
Obtain certification to operate a scissor lift or pallet jack
Help with special projects and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 year of sanitation or manufacturing experience
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions
Must be able to speak, read and write in English for safety and quality reasons
Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
Able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods
Good manual dexterity working with hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
Able to work safely around moving mechanical parts
Able to work safely in wet conditions
Must have good math and computer skills
Able to work without direct supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

$3 per hour night shift differential
Holiday pay
Healthcare (medical, vision, dental and life) offered starting the first day of the month following your start
401K with a 3% company contribution starting day one
Paid Time Off with your first paycheck
Free Eggs
Fun team swag
Biweekly Crew Lunches and crew snacks