diff --git a/.vscode/tasks.json b/.vscode/tasks.json
index 8eb8c3ca13..35a9d40f84 100644
--- a/.vscode/tasks.json
+++ b/.vscode/tasks.json
@@ -6,6 +6,12 @@
 
   "version": "2.0.0",
   "tasks": [
+    {
+      "label": "worker",
+      "type": "shell",
+      "command": "inv worker",
+      "problemMatcher": [],
+    },
     {
       "label": "clean-settings",
       "type": "shell",
diff --git a/docs/docs/develop/devcontainer.md b/docs/docs/develop/devcontainer.md
index a2242dfaf4..cbeda3583c 100644
--- a/docs/docs/develop/devcontainer.md
+++ b/docs/docs/develop/devcontainer.md
@@ -45,6 +45,10 @@ If you need some demo test-data, run the `setup-test` task. This will import an
 
 If you only need a superuser, run the `superuser` task. It should prompt you for credentials.
 
+#### Run background workers
+
+If you need to process your queue with background workers, run the `worker` task.
+
 ### Running InvenTree
 
 You can either only run InvenTree or use the integrated debugger for debugging. Goto the `Run and debug` side panel make sure `InvenTree Server` is selected. Click on the play button on the left.