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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 Feed Mill Maintenance/Utility job is an entry-level position responsible for the maintenance and operations for the manufacturing of poultry feed.  This person will also have the knowledge to operate the batching system in the manufacturing of poultry feed.  They will also be accustomed to our inventory procedures and ingredient receiving.

• Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Dismantles machines, moves machinery and equipment.
• Required to be trained as a mill operator.
• Assembles and installs equipment such as shafts, conveyors, and pelleting equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance work on all equipment.
• Cleans, lubricates, and repairs shafts, bearings, and other parts of machinery.
• Routinely will perform welding, adjustment, and component replacement of milling equipment.
• Provide timely completion of all repairs.
• Perform any inspections as required.
• Keep accurate, organized records of work performed.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

• One to two years related experience and/or training is required for this position.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• A valid Driver's License is required.

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 position the employee will regularly stand; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and talk or hear.  The employee will occasionally walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  There are no special vision requirements for this position. While performing the duties of this position the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; working near moving mechanical parts; working in high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the working environment is usually moderate.

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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

• One to two years related experience and/or training is required for this position.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• A valid Driver's License is required.