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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 Long Distance Truck Driver position is responsible for maintaining a professional relationship with customers; driving tractor/trailer to deliver eggs to customers; hauling and backhauling cartons and supplies; helping load and unload trailer; maintaining log books; ensuring that tractor/trailer is road worthy and assisting with other duties as assigned.

• Operate semi-truck/tractor and trailer equipment.
• Daily inspections and housekeeping of equipment.
• Fulfill all reporting and record-keeping requirements.
• Follow standards of quality as outlined by Cal-Maine and other manufacturing and regulatory controls.
• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain a clean working environment.
• Assist in maintenance of equipment.
• Follow all company and regulatory agency safety policies.
• Complete training and attend meetings/workshops/seminars/continuing education appropriate to the position, as assigned and approved by direct supervisor.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required for this position.
• Pass DOT physical.
• Possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Possess a forklift certification if a forklift is used.
• Ability to operate semi-truck/tractor with trailer with minimum of one year experience
• Ability to do minor maintenance on equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

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 frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include those required to get and maintain valid commercial driver's license.

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.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required for this position.
• Pass DOT physical.
• Possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Possess a forklift certification if a forklift is used.
• Ability to operate semi-truck/tractor with trailer with minimum of one year experience
• Ability to do minor maintenance on equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.