Overview

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., founded in 1957 and headquartered in Mississippi, is the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the United States. Our integrated operations include hatching chicks, growing and maintaining flocks of pullets, layers, and breeders, manufacturing feed, and producing, processing, packaging, and distributing shell eggs. We sell most of our shell eggs in the U.S.'s southwestern, southeastern, mid-western, and mid-Atlantic regions. Since becoming a public company in 1996, Cal-Maine has continued to grow. In 2014, the Company achieved a milestone by selling over one billion dozen eggs in one year, which was again achieved in our most recent fiscal year ending June 3, 2023, at which time our total flock consisted of approximately 41.2 million layers and 10.8 million pullets and breeders. Our mission is to be the most sustainable producer and reliable supplier of consistent, high-quality fresh shell eggs and egg products in the country, demonstrating a "Culture of Sustainability" in everything we do and creating value for our shareholders, customers, team members, and communities. Thank you for your interest in Cal-Maine Foods, and we encourage you to visit https://www.calmainefoods.com/ to learn more about our Company. 

The Candler/Packer job is an entry-level position responsible for monitoring and removing poor quality eggs from the machine while in operation and/or packing cartons of eggs in cases, racks, or trays. Employees in this position are expected to focus on their safety, as well as their co-workers, maintain an organized, clean work area, and ensure product integrity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the quality of the product being packed meets or exceeds USDA requirements.
• Remove poor quality eggs properly and in an efficient manner.
• Comply with all USDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF, Safety Programs, Biosecurity Policies, Plant Procedures, HACCP and Food Defense Programs.
• Remove any B Grade eggs that the graders cannot identify and remove.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Immediately report any mechanical problems or poor quality conditions to the Plant Leads, Supervisors, or Maintenance staff where help is needed for repairs.
• Follow all safety rules and policies.
• Packing good product in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring there are no missing eggs, bad cartons, or cases. Removing cracked or dirty eggs and replace.
• Ensure only quality eggs are packaged by checking dates/codes/color to ensure that all cartons are accurately coded and labeled to match the dates on the cartons.
• Monitor quality of stamps on eggs when applicable.
• Dispose of any eggs or trash dropped on the floor and place in proper trash receptacle.
• When encountering recurring problems, notify machine operator or management immediately if you notice any packaging problems such as double cartons, wrong dates, or broken eggs.
• Assist with training of other team members as needed.
• Fulfill additional tasks as assigned by Processing Supervisor, Processing Manager, and General Manager.

Qualifications

• No prior experience and/or training required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task in high stress environment.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stand, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee will occasionally need to walk, talk, or hear. The employee will frequently be required to lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits, by policy and practice, any violation of applicable federal, state, or local law regarding employment. Discrimination because of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law is prohibited. We value diversity in our workplaces or in work-related situations. We maintain strong protocols to help our colleagues perform their jobs free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to offer our colleagues opportunities commensurate with our operational needs, their experiences, goals, and contributions.

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