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.Your Role:Weare seeking a dedicated Farm Associate to oversee the day-to-day operations of our company-owned farms. The ideal candidate will act as one of our farmers and be responsible for managing daily farm activities, ensuring optimal egg production, and maintaining animal welfare. Start Dates Available:March 3rd, 2025
- Hiring Locations: Marengo, Indiana & Mitchell, Indiana
June 2nd, 2025
- Hiring Locations: Paoli, Indiana, Vevay, Indiana & Lexington, Indiana
August 4th, 2025
- Hiring Locations: Paoli, Indiana & Vevay, Indiana
September 22nd, 2025
What You'll Do:
- Responsible for day-to-day tasks and management of the farm including driving production outcomes, egg quality and animal welfare as directed by the Farm Manager
- Communicate with Farm Manager on course of action to improve or resolve production related issues
- Monitor environmental conditions, make recommendations to equipment settings and/or equipment programming as needed to resolve issues as directed by the Farm Manager
- Stay in consistent communication with Grower Support team and Management on course of action to improve or resolve production related issues
- Monitor feed levels/consumption, and communicate with Farm Manager to make necessary orders/adjustments
- Monitor all farm supplies to ensure that what is needed is available
- Monitor bird health and work closely with Farm Managers and Farm Support to address any health challenges
- Maintain Audit Readiness and be at all audits of assigned barns
- Ensure proper egg collection and removal of mortality
- Ensure that all paperwork and protocols are being completed and adhered to
- Enter data into reporting software UNITAS and submit paperwork weekly
- Complete required monitoring of pasture including predation levels, biodiversity, and species counts
- Ensure proper management of pasture and paddock rotation
- Ensure proper care is given to auxiliary farm stock
- Assist with required testing and monitoring including, but not limited, manure testing, swabbing, and bloodwork
- Comfortable with performing euthanasia as needed in accordance with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) euthanasia guidelines
- Maintain facility security by ensuring all points of egress and ingress are secured
- Monitor and control pest populations
- Be on call for barn alarms triggered by, but not limited to, utility and tech failure.
- Perform tasks as directed by Farm Managers, including but not limited to moving shade structures, opening and closing gates, clearing roads of debris, and maintaining fence lines to prevent predator access.
What You Bring to the Table:
- BS degree and/or relative experience preferred
- 0-2 years of experience in agriculture preferred
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to work one weekend to cover territory emergencies
- Schedule subject to change, ability to work a flexible/adaptable schedule as needed
- Located within commutable distance (approx. 30 mins) to assigned farm in Southern Indiana or Kentucky.
- Ability to travel 10% for company events, team meetings and other business needs
- Strong communication skills
- A valid driver's license
- Comfortable standing or sitting for long periods of time
- Comfortable outdoors and in high/low temperatures
- Comfortable working in dusty environments
- Comfortable pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching out.
- Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs
- Manual dexterity and hand and eye coordination to work in farming operations
- Able to work on unlevel surfaces or uneven surfaces
- Great organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Personal commitment to ensuring all milestones are met on time
- Ability to manage multiple, time sensitive, priorities and deadlines
- Creative problem-solving ability
- Must be willing to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
- 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.
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.
- Annual bonus and equity grant (subject to business results and company approval)
- Free eggs and butter, 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.
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 annual base salary for this position is $50,000 - $70,000. 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.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.