Herbruck’s Kendallville Plant FAQs

Who is Herbruck’s?

Herbruck’s is a fourth-generation family farm and leader in the poultry industry headquartered in Saranac, Michigan, with additional locations in Indiana and Pennsylvania.
As the largest egg producer in Michigan, we supply billions of farm-fresh eggs to retailers and food services outlets across the country each year.
Herbruck’s is driven by values rooted in care for our hens, our environment, our communities and our families, guiding all business decisions and ensuring we treat our environment and communities with respect.

When did Herbruck’s get its start?

• Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch was founded in 1958 by Harry Sr. and Marilyn Herbruck.
• Today, our farm is operated by third- and fourth-generation family members.

How is Herbruck’s involved in the community?

• We’re focused on being a good neighbor, consistently donating more than 2 million eggs annually to the communities we serve and encouraging team members and leadership to be active in their communities.
• Herbruck’s also donates to local organizations including food banks, schools and community groups.

Why did Herbruck’s choose to locate in Kendallville?

• We chose Kendallville because of the community’s values, opportunities and availability of talented workers.
• Locating in Kendallville helps us increase our egg processing capacity to meet customer demands and allows for the local processing of Indiana eggs.
• Herbruck’s will have a positive impact on the community through investment, jobs and community involvement.

What does this project entail?

• We are beginning renovations to a 75,000-square-foot facility in southwest Kendallville that will result in a more than $20 million economic investment in the community and greater region.
• Our Kendallville facility will increase our egg processing capacity to meet customer demand and allow for the local processing of Indiana eggs and the distribution of eggs from the site directly to customers.
• It will process about 420 million eggs annually.
• We expect to begin processing at the facility in spring 2026.

Who is working on this project?

Freedom Builders, based in Middlebury, Indiana, is the general contractor on the project.

How many jobs will this project create?

The facility will create job opportunities for local residents and will employ 60 people when it is fully operational in spring 2026.

What is it like to work for Herbruck’s?

Herbruck’s has a long-standing history of demonstrating our commitment to our team members.
We see our employees as part of our family, and we work hard to ensure they have premium health care, work in a safe environment and have opportunities for learning, development and advancement.

• All our team members enjoy a comprehensive health care plan, 401(k) and competitive pay and rewards.
• Kendallville employees and their dependents will also have access to virtual appointments through our Employee Wellness Clinic.

More information about working at Herbruck’s is available on our careers page.

How can I apply for a job at Herbruck’s in Kendallville?

Visit our careers page for the latest information about available positions, benefits and more. Most hiring will be in January – April of 2026 and positions will be posted on our careers page.