Shipping/Receiving

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 to learn more about our Company.

The Shipping/Receiving job is an entry-level position responsible for loading and unloading all incoming and or outgoing product. They must carefully complete necessary paperwork for each load as required. Ensure cooler, dry storage and all trailers and equipment are kept clean, working properly and organized.


Responsibilities

• Ensure pallets are intact and in good condition prior to loading or unloading.
• Properly and efficiently, load or unload products.
• Adhere to strict USDA guidelines, SQF, safety, biosecurity and food defense programs.
• Clean and organize cooler and dry storage using FIFO method daily.
• Monitor fuel levels and temperature of storage trailers.
• Safely move trailers around the yard and ability to reverse trailers into loading docks.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on equipment for enhanced reliability.
• Safely operate equipment, including pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, forklifts and yard truck.
• Address and report issues to supervisors immediately.
• Prioritize safety, report hazards and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in promoting teamwork by effective communication.
• Fulfill additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous Shipping and Receiving experience preferred.
• Basic math and reasoning skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Forklift training and certification is preferred, but if not possessed, must be attained following employment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Availability for night shifts, weekends and holidays when applicable.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced setting.

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 must regularly stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee will occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee will frequently have to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move up to 100 lbs. There are no special vision requirements for this position.


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.


Salary Range

USD $15.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.