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.

farm operations technician

Happy Egg is looking for a dependable, hard-working individual to help support the day-to-day operations of our one-of-a-kind farm focused on heritage breed birds. This is a full-time, hourly position. 

This job is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work, doesn’t mind getting dirty, and is committed to doing a great job every day.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Performing general farm labor, including grounds and barn maintenance
• Operating and helping maintain farm equipment and machinery
• Assisting with artificial insemination (training provided)
• Monitoring the health and condition of the birds
• Helping with environmental and health testing (basic math skills helpful)
• Keeping daily records of farm activities
• Following all safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare policies
• Working occasional weekends and holidays as needed

Job Requirements:

• Willingness to work in varied weather and physical conditions
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for long periods
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must follow shower-in/shower-out protocols for biosecurity

Good to Know:

• This is an hourly, full-time position
• Work schedule may include early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• We value a strong work ethic over formal education
• A pre-employment drug screen is required

Why Work at Happy Egg?
You’ll join a growing team with a purpose — raising happy hens and producing top-quality eggs in a truly unique farm setting. We care about our people, our birds, and doing things the right way.

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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