Maintenance Technician, Night shift

Vital Farms · Springfield, MO ECS

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-08-21
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

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 Maintenance Technician at Vital Farms, you 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!

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-7pm

• Night Crew - 7pm to 7am

Pay Rate:

• Day Crew- $29.00 per hour

• Night Crew - $29.00 per hour (+ $3.00 Shift Differential)

What You'll Do:

• 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:

• 1+ 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

• 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:

• 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

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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 600 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,

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