Maintenance Lead at Vital Farms

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

37.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Maintenance Experience, Manufacturing Experience, Food Safety Compliance, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Equipment Repair, Safety Regulations, Planning and Organizing, Training and Development, Accountability, Mechanical Parts Handling, Computer Proficiency, Time Management, Decision Making

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

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. Maintenance Lead – Currently Hiring for Day & Night 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 – 7am to 7pm Night Crew – 7pm to 7am At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting hourly rate for this position is $31 - $37 per hour (+$3 for night shift differential). Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth. What You’ll Do as a Maintenance Crew Lead: Organize workload by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedule. Set daily / weekly / monthly objectives and communicate to the crew. Lead and develop maintenance technicians, creating equipment and system ownership. Develop and implement maintenance plans to ensure optimal performance of equipment. Perform regular maintenance inspections and record findings. Work directly with shift supervisors and managers to support production and meet goals. Support the training and development of maintenance technicians. 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. Diagnosing and repairing breakdowns in egg processing equipment, conveyors, and packaging machinery. Must be able to perform all jobs on the lines and be able to coach others. Lead daily direction setting meetings when required Provide verbal and/or written recommendations to the supervisor concerning problems or issues. 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 Able to frequently lift and / or move up to 60 pounds Able to work safely in an environment where regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and wet conditions. Proven experience in leading teams. Strong people skills and ability to communicate with all levels of employee and management groups, both on site and remote Demonstrate strong accountability, consistency, and follow-through skills. Strong planning and organizing, problem solving, math, and communication skills; verbal and written. Strong critical thinking skills Have demonstrated knowledge of equipment set up, operations, adjustments, and repair. Bring a strong understanding of workplace safety regulations (OSHA), food safety compliance, and the ability to conduct safety and compliance training. High school diploma or GED Must be able to speak, read and write in English for safety reasons. Proficient computer knowledge: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and designated inventory systems 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. 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 are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Lead will organize workload by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules, while leading and developing maintenance technicians. They will also ensure optimal performance of equipment through regular maintenance inspections and support production goals.