careers at happy egg

happy egg farmers

Happy Egg seeks dedicated individuals passionate about ethical farming to join our team as Farmers. Our Farmers play a key role in raising free range hens, ensuring the production of high-quality eggs while upholding our commitment to hen care. Farms must be located in: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio or Tennessee.

pedigree barn tech - full time

Overview:
Would you like to join a fast-growing company and be part of something truly unique—a one-of-a-kind farm dedicated to heritage breed birds? At Happy Egg this full-time role offers the opportunity to take on a variety of responsibilities across farm operations, from equipment maintenance to environmental testing, while playing a key role in ensuring the farm runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary Focus Areas:
  • Facility & Grounds Maintenance
  • Machinery & Equipment Operation & Maintenance
  • Artificial Insemination & Selection Assistance
  • Bird Condition Monitoring
  • Environmental & Health Testing
• Regular Record keeping of farm operations.
• Adherence to all biosecurity and animal welfare policies.
• Assist the Farm Manager with troubleshooting and continuous operational improvements.
• Availability to work occasional weekends and holidays as needed to meet full-time demands.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in Agriculture/Animal Science
• 2+ years Commercial Poultry experience (preferred)

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency with basic calculations (e.g., rates, ratios, percentages) for environmental testing.
• Valid Driver's License
• High physical stamina and ability to work consistently through demanding tasks.

Job Conditions:

• Greater exposure to prolonged standing, lifting (up to 60 lbs), and environmental factors.
• Higher interaction with farm equipment, live animals, and safety

Equal Opportunity Employer
Happy Egg is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions are made solely on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Pre-employment drug screening is required, and criminal background checks may be obtained for certain roles.

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farm compliance specialist - rogers, arkansas

About the Role:

This role is based in Rogers, AR, with regular travel to farms a few hours away.

Do you know the difference between a commodity egg and a farm-fresh egg? Do you enjoy a mix of farm visits and office work? If so, let’s talk! We’re looking for a Farm Compliance Specialist who understands layer chickens and egg production and can help ensure our farms meet the highest compliance and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct audits and inspections across 100+ farms in multiple states, identifying areas for improvement and managing corrective actions.
• Visit farms, plants, hatcheries, and partners to assess facility conditions, sanitation, and operational efficiency.
• Inform farmers about new procedures, techniques, government regulations, and company requirements.
• Develop and maintain a Farm Onboarding & Training program for all Happy Egg farmers.
• Support the Compliance and Supply Chain Teams with various tasks and data analysis.
• Report and analyze compliance metrics, including feed and feed mill data.
• Conduct regulatory and compliance testing on farms.
• Work with agencies to audit and certify Happy Egg farms.
• Travel required: Approximately 75%

What We’re Looking For:

• 1-2 years of experience preferred, especially in poultry or animal manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with farmers.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing farm conditions and schedules.
• Passion for compliance, quality assurance, and farm operations.

You’ll Really Impress Us If You:

• Have knowledge of state and federal regulations like NPIP.
• Have hands-on experience working on a poultry farm or hatchery.
• Are familiar with animal welfare standards and compliance practices.

Why Join Us? We offer a competitive compensation package along with an industry-leading benefits plan, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings match plan
• Annual and long-term bonuses
• 5 weeks PTO

Equal Opportunity Employer
Happy Egg is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions are made solely on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Pre-employment drug screening is required, and criminal background checks may be obtained for certain roles.

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quality control technician - warsaw, indiana

Description:

This role is based in Warsaw, Indiana

The Quality Control Technician, is responsible for executing the corporate quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards. This position will maintain a food safety culture and require all employees to participate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Enhance and execute the corporate quality control program, for all products based on HACCP, SQF and other approved third-party audit standards.
• Provides inspection activity for product throughout production cycle
• Be a management liaison for the company to external labs and vendors.
• Presents and lives a quality standard throughout the organization, moving company toward a higher quality culture and helps employees know their role in that culture.
• Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the Food safety fundamentals.
• Communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System.
• Follows USDA and FDA guidelines.
• Ensures the safety of the wash tank in regard to the USDA approximate rule of 4-5 hours.
• Communicates to the lead if there are changes or problems noticed during a quality check.
• Calibrates equipment used during food processing on a weekly and  bimonthly basis.
• Provides farmer audits on a weekly basis.
• Does at least 2 checks an hour from the packers. These checks will verify dirts, checks, loss, and leakers to ensure we are putting out a wholesome product.
• Verifies that each requirement stated on the carton is matched by the corresponding grower that can fulfill those needs. 
• Verifies the machines cleanliness during a morning pre-op. If a food safety concern arises, take necessary measures to ensure the safety of our product.
• Maintains constant checks of the cooler to establish the safety of finished product and nest run eggs brought into the facilities cooler.
• Does occasional checks on restricts to make sure we are following the USDA standards.
• Verifies if the carton stamped would be best by or sell by and calculate the correct number of days.
• Verifies the growers listed to be packed complies with the set standard of specific cartons.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; and 1+ year related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers.
• Knowledgeable using scales, thermometers, and PH meters.  
• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English is a plus. 

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