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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.

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layer service technician - springfield, missouri

Job Type: Full-time
Description:

Happy Egg is growing fast, and we are looking for a Layer Service Technician in the Springfield, MO area who’s passionate about supporting current and future Happy Growers raise Happy Hens successfully. As an egg company, taking care of our contract growers and the hens they care for is critical to our business! While we’re known for the best tasting eggs on the planet, we wouldn’t be successful without healthy, thriving farms to provide our supply.  

What You’ll Do:

  • Collaborative Support: Work with vertical integration, live production, and compliance teams to aid commercial layer growers and activities.
  • Happy Egg Expertise: Master Happy Egg grower and farm standards, effectively communicating them to new and existing growers.
  • Careful Compliance: Deeply understand Happy Egg farm standards, certifications, and grower guidelines to ensure hen welfare aligns with values and policies.
  • Optimal Conditions: Assist contract growers in maintaining ideal conditions for hens and egg production, covering aspects like feeding, lighting, and temperature.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Analyze data, offer recommendations to enhance animal wellbeing, and collaborate on barn readiness for smooth flock transfers.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
  • Expertise and Experience: Possess a Bachelor's degree in poultry science or a related field, or have a minimum of two years' experience in commercial layer operations.
  • Location Flexibility: Reside within a 50-mile radius of Springfield, MO or be open to relocating within the region for the role.
  • Driving and Screening: Hold a valid driver's license (Commercial Driver's License not required) and successfully clear pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
  • Analytical Autonomy: Demonstrate the ability to analyze data, draw meaningful conclusions, and translate insights into effective actions while operating autonomously in the field with minimal supervision.
  • Values and Relationships: Embrace the core value of "In It Together," collaborating harmoniously with growers to achieve mutual success. Prioritize animal welfare and value the strength of trust-based relationships in driving business advancement.

What We Bring to the Table:

  • Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, among others.
  • Generous Time Off: Begin accruing 5 weeks of Paid Time Off from Day 1, in addition to 9 paid holidays and ample parental leave.
  • Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, enthusiastic atmosphere with dedicated individuals leading a movement for ethically produced food.
  • Shared Success: Engage in a company-wide bonus program that rewards collective achievements.
  • Strong Retirement Support: Benefit from a 401(K) plan with a substantial 4% contribution starting from Day 1.
  • Transportation: A company issued vehicle for business use. 
Salary Description: $60,000-$70,000
APPLY HERE - Layer Service Technician, Springfield, MO

driver (tractor/trailer) - warsaw, indiana

Description:

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: Reports to the Plant Manager. Responsible for safe and professional operation of Class A tractor-trailer equipment to support the processing plant, growers and feed mill related shipping requirements. This position will maintain a food safety culture and require all employees to participate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

All employees are responsible to report food safety and quality issues to those responsible to initiate action.

  • Overnight trips will be required 1 to 2 times per week. 
  • Operate truck equipment to ensure safe transportation of eggs, feed and farm supplies as required.
  • Pre-op inspection of tractor / trailer.
  • Take inventory of materials at farms.
  • Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Loading, unloading and transport of eggs from all grower facilities to the processing facility
  • Loading, transport and unloading of feed to all grower facilities as needed.
  • Transportation of farm supplies to all grower facilities as required
  • Completion of all necessary paperwork that accounts for goods being delivered or picked up.
  • Maintain accurate DOT records as required to maintain Class A CDL status.
  • Be able and willing to assist in other areas of shipping and warehouse activities as needed.
  • Observe and follow all personnel safety procedures.
  • Knowledge of basic food safety requirements and ability to communicate any food safety and quality concerns to supervisor and/or plant manager.
  • Support shipping dept. by moving trailers around in the yard.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Any/all as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and respond appropriately to constant change in priorities as necessary. Valid Class A CDL drivers license in good standing.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Experience preferred in operation of Class A tractor / trailer and knowledge of handling food and/or fragile products. Ability to operate forklift and/or pallet jack.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak and read the English language. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of supervision. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to fill out and complete records and forms.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. General computer skills an asset.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to challenges and opportunities.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to adjust schedules routinely. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet/and or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): Work gloves, proper clothing for weather and operation of moving equipment (eg feed auger trailer). Driver must also be able to make safe use of their cell phone for communication as required during the use of equipment.

REQUIRED TRAINING:

  • New Hire Orientation
  • Handbook Review
  • Good Manufacturing Policy (GMP)
  • Job/Task Performance/Requirements
  • Employee Safety Policies
  • Hazard Communication
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Cleaning & Sanitation
  • Bio-Security
  • Food Quality & Safety
  • Terms & Definitions
  • Record Keeping
  • Fire Extinguisher Policy (PASS)
Salary Description: $28-$32/hour
APPLY HERE - Driver (Tractor/Trailer) - Warsaw, IN

farmer recruiter, indiana region - warsaw, indiana

About the Role:

At Happy Egg, our farmers are at the heart of everything we do. As a Farmer Recruiter, you’ll play a key role in expanding and maintaining our network of direct contract farmers. You’ll be responsible for recruiting farmers who align with our high standards for sustainable and humane farming, ensuring a reliable and consistent supply of eggs. From initial outreach to onboarding, you’ll build strong relationships, assess candidate qualifications, and provide expert guidance throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify, recruit, and sign contract farmers who meet Happy Egg’s sustainability and animal welfare criteria.
  • Conduct thorough screening calls to assess candidates' capabilities and ensure alignment with our company values.
  • Provide clear guidance to candidates on farm setup, financial viability, and operational expectations.
  • Review financial models with prospective farmers to determine their feasibility within Happy Egg’s business objectives.
  • Address inquiries about the loan process and poultry farm construction.
  • Collaborate with bankers to establish relationship, loan closure timelines and ensure smooth farm setup.
  • Collaborating/Communicating with field teams on repops and depops.  
  • Working with construction companies to ensure construction completion dates

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong financial acumen to evaluate the business viability of potential contract farmers.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to foster positive connections with farmers.
  • A deep understanding of poultry farming operations and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in poultry science, agriculture business, or a related field.
  • Experience in farm recruitment or agricultural outreach.

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 after 6 months of employment
  • Annual bonus 
  • 17 days PTO annually
  • 9 paid holidays

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 and criminal background checks will be required after offer is extended. 

Requirements
  • Willingness to travel across Indiana and nearby regions to connect with potential farmers.
  • Ability to clearly communicate and represent Happy Egg’s farming standards.
  • Strong understanding of financial models, with the capability to explain them in a simple and approachable way.
  • Genuine passion for building meaningful, long-term relationships with potential farm partners.
Salary Description: $70,000-$80,000 base/year
APPLY HERE - Farmer Recruiter, Indiana Region - Warsaw, IN

consumer happiness coordinator (part-time) - rogers, arkansas

Job Type: Part-time

Description:

At Happy Egg, we believe that cracking open happy should bring a little more joy to everyday life. We’re bold, playful, and unapologetically committed to raising the standard in the egg category. Our team lives by four core values: In It Together, Bias for Action, Hungry to Grow, and Raise the Standard. If you’re excited to help transform ordinary moments into joyful ones, this role is for you.

Role Summary 

The Consumer Happiness Coordinator is the voice (and heart) of Happy Egg for our consumers — turning everyday questions into moments of delight. From resolving product inquiries with empathy to sharing consumer insights with our teams, you’ll make sure every interaction reflects our premium quality and playful spirit. This isn’t just “customer service” — it’s consumer happiness, the Happy Egg way.

**Please note: this role is not remote, must live within driving distance of Rogers, AR**

In It Together Collaboration & teamwork

Bias for Action Ownership & action

Hungry to Grow Learning & development

Raise the Standard Excellence & quality

Requirements

Qualifications

Role scope:

Salary Description $25/hour

APPLY HERE - Consumer Happiness Coordinator (Part-Time) - Rogers, AR

human resources generalist - rogers, arkansas

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role: The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting our people across the employee lifecycle. From onboarding and payroll to benefits, performance, and employee relations, this role is hands-on, people-focused, and an integral part of our HR team. In our fast-paced environment, we need someone who thrives on juggling priorities, builds trust quickly, and leans into our values: In It Together, Hungry to Grow, Bias for Action, and Raise the Standard.

Key Responsibilities

Growth Path
We believe in investing in our people. This role offers the opportunity to grow into positions such as HR Manager, Senior HR Manager, or even HR Director as you expand your skills and leadership within the company. You’ll have exposure to all aspects of HR, making it the perfect steppingstone for someone who wants to develop into a strategic HR leader.

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 and criminal background checks are required after offer extended.

Requirements

Qualifications

Wow Bonus Factors (not required, but extra exciting to us!)

Salary Description: $55,000-$70,000

APPLY HERE - Human Resources Generalist - Rogers, AR

operations analyst (part-time) - rogers, arkansas

Description: Part-Time

Key Responsibilities

Why This Matters

About Happy Egg

At Happy Egg, we believe cracking open an egg should bring a little more joy to everyday life. That’s why we’re unapologetically committed to raising the standard in the egg category, from our farms to our people. Our values guide everything we do: In It Together, Hungry to Grow, Bias for Action, and Raise the Standard.

Equal Opportunity & Pre-Employment Screening

Happy Egg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Please note: all candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

Salary Description: $20/hour

APPLY HERE: Operations Analyst (Part-Time) - Rogers, AR

plant operations analyst - warsaw, indiana

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role
The Operations Analyst will play a key role in improving efficiency and effectiveness across Happy Egg by identifying process gaps, analyzing data, and developing actionable recommendations. This role combines analytical and technical skills with clear communication and problem-solving. For the right candidate, this role offers career progression opportunities into management and executive leadership. This role is in Warsaw, IN at our Happy Egg Processing Plant. 

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Bring

Requirements & Qualifications

APPLY HERE: Plant Operations Analyst, Warsaw, IN

 

 

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