Congratulations to February’s Good Egg winner, Fray Ocadio Martinez! Fray is part of Production Maintenance at Green Meadow Organics and has been with Herbruck’s for 11 months!
A day on the job for Fray begins with a maintenance safety meeting, followed by checking feed, water, ventilation, and temperatures in his assigned houses. Once he confirms everything is running smoothly, he moves on to preventative maintenance. Fray’s favorite part of his job is fixing machine issues and keeping equipment operating efficiently.
To succeed in this position, Fray believes you must be quick to recognize and solve problems, communicate well, work as a team, and maintain a positive attitude. Outside of work, he enjoys soccer, mixed martial arts, working out, and talking with his family in Mexico.
Fray has plans to visit Mexico in March to spend time with his family and his son! Thank you, Fray, for your commitment to quality and for all the hard work you bring to Herbruck’s every day!
Congratulations to February’s Good Egg winner, Lia Reister! Lia is a Facilities Cleaner at the Chickery and has been part of the Herbruck’s team for 3 years!
A day on the job for Lia involves making sure the bio room and break room are fully cleaned and disinfected. She plays an essential role in maintaining biosecurity and helping the day run smoothly for everyone. She also helps ensure team members feel comfortable and have their proper PPE in working order. Her favorite thing about work is greeting everyone each day—she says everyone here is so kind!
To succeed in this position, you must be thoughtful and pay close attention to detail. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her kids and grand kids.
This year, she has an exciting vacation planned to visit Florida with her family! Thank you, Lia, for your commitment to quality and for all the hard work you bring to Herbruck’s every day!
Congratulations to January’s Good Egg winner, Jade Rodriguez!
Jade is a part of the Maintenance team at the Chickery and has been part of the Herbruck’s team for over one year
A day on the job for Jade involves checking 10‑minute data in all his houses, performing routine checks in his houses to ensure proper feed, water, and ventilation, and confirming there are no issues in his grower houses while using free time to complete projects. Jade’s favorite part of his job is that every day is different—he gets to help others, tackle difficult fixes, and learn new tasks.
To succeed in this position, you must work well with others, enjoy a variety of hands‑on jobs, and be ready to solve problems on the spot.
Outside of work, Jade enjoys spending time with his family and his six‑month‑old daughter! Since Jade is on the journey of fatherhood he has no plans to travel any time soon so he can focus on every moment with his daughter!
Thank you, Jade, for your commitment to quality and for all the hard work you bring to Herbruck’s every day!
Congratulations to January’s other Good Egg winner, Tony Espinosa!
Tony is a Service Crew Supervisor at our Main Farm and has been part of the Herbruck’s team for 20 years!
A common day on the job for Tony begins with checking in with his team members to make sure they have everything they need for their work outdoors. Inside, Tony focuses on making sure his first‑shift team members are helping prepare the barns for the de‑population and re‑population of flocks. He also supports second‑shift team members, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to monitor the flocks later in the day.
Tony’s favorite thing about work is his team. Their teamwork, heart, and commitment to helping the company succeed make leading them one of the greatest pleasures of his career.
To succeed in this position, Tony believes you must be motivated, ready to work, and understand the importance of maintaining clean barns and strict biosecurity for every incoming flock.
Outside of work, Tony enjoys volunteering, giving back to the community, and coaching his daughters in sports. He also enjoys attending church bible study with friends as they grow in their faith and serve the Lord together.
Tony has some exciting vacation plans ahead—he is looking forward to visiting his mom in Denver, and traveling to Florida, Georgia, and Texas to spend time with family. He’s also hoping to make a special stop at Disneyland!
Thank you, Tony, for your hard work, dedication, and the care you put into everything you do at Herbruck’s!
Congratulations to January’s other Good Egg winner, Gregorio Vazquez! Greg is a member of the outside maintenance team at the Hennery and has been working at Herbruck’s for 18 years!
A typical day on the job at Herbruck’s for Greg includes delivering parts and supplies everywhere they are needed, emptying wheelbarrows and several other tasks throughout the day that support his coworkers. His favorite part about working at Herbruck’s is the satisfaction he gets from providing others with what they need to accomplish their jobs and keeping them motivated throughout the day.
To be successful in this position, it is important to come in every day with a positive attitude and be ready to work hard.
When he is not at work, Greg likes to go swimming and walking. He also enjoys Lake Michigan a lot. He recently spent his Christmas vacation in Texas with his family. Thank you, Greg, for all of your hard work and service!
Congratulations to February’s other Good Egg winner, Zach Packer! Zach is a member of the Processing Maintenance team at Green Meadow Organics and has been working at Herbruck’s for 6 years!
A typical day on the job at Herbruck’s for Zach includes ensuring buffers are in place before startup and performing daily preventative maintenance to make sure the egg grader runs properly. These tasks are essential in preventing downtime.
To be successful in this position, it is important to be patient, flexible and have the ability to act fast to make sure problems are solved. Zach enjoys the variety in his work and switching gears from one project to another, because you never know exactly what you will encounter day by day!
Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf in summer and snowboarding in the wintertime. Zach is currently planning a big trip to Europe with his family in 2026! Thank you, Zach, for all your hard work and service!
Congratulations to March’s Good Egg winner, Kasey Watts! Kasey is an assistant production manager in Topeka, IN and has been working at Herbruck’s for over 1 year!
A typical day on the job at Herbruck’s for Kasey includes managing all the contract layer farms in Indiana. She prepares new team members with the proper training to enter the barns. She also delivers supplies to the seasoned growers and gets new staff prepared for new flock barn turn over.
To be successful in this position, it is important to use good communication and be flexible because new situations arise on a regular basis. You must also have a good attitude and always be prepared for new challenges while growing your knowledge base. Kasey enjoys the variety in her work and the fact that she is always learning from her mentors.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family at rodeos as well as camping. This summer she will be traveling through Michigan and Indiana to attend rodeos! Thank you, Kasey, for all your hard work and service!
Congratulations to November’s Good Egg winner, Emily Poole! Emily is a Quality Assurance Technician at our Blue Springs facility and has been part of the Herbruck’s team for 2 years!
A day on the job for Emily involves performing a variety of HACCP and quality checks. She verifies wash tanks, grades eggs, and checks product packaging and date codes to ensure everything meets Herbruck’s standards of quality and safety. Emily’s favorite part of her role is that she’s always learning something new! Every day brings a new opportunity to grow her knowledge and skills.
To succeed in this position, Emily believes flexibility, attention to detail, and patience are key to ensure every product leaving the line is something to be proud of. Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs, Beans and Zela. She’s a big Taylor Swift fan and loves relaxing with music. This Spring she’s planning a family vacation to Dewey Beach, Delaware.
Thank you, Emily, for your commitment to quality and for all the hard work you bring to Herbruck’s every day!