Housekeeper/Caretaker - Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

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 Housekeeper/Caretaker job is an entry-level position responsible for the care of laying hens, checks feed and water going to laying hens, watches production of laying hens, checks air flow, checks feed and water going to baby chicks, keeps feeders and waterers in good condition, keeps heaters in good condition when needed, and culls non-productive chickens. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the fair and ethical treatment of laying hens.
• Remove dead birds from all cages/systems.
• Walk up and down all rows to fix egg blockages.
• Replace burnt out light bulbs.
• Keep feeders and waterers in good condition.
• Clean egg transfers.
• Blow off egg collectors.
• Sweep all walkways and keep free of debris.
• Blow down front and back of barns.
• Catch loose birds.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

• While performing the duties of this position the employee may operate small hand tools, air compressors, and other equipment as required.

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, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  There are no special vision requirements.

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 $11.50 - USD $12.00 /Hr.