Sanitation Supervisor, MI
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Manager, Food Production
Description
Title:
Sanitation Supervisor
Reports to:
Sanitation Manager
Location:
Benton Harbor, MI
Type:
Full-Time | Onsite | Exempt
COMPANY SUMMARY
Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states.
We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer.
As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.
JOB PURPOSE
The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for all activities related to sanitation in our packaging environment. This supervisor plays a pivotal role in establishing and documenting a formal, fully compliant sanitation program. This position requires flexibility with schedule:
Nights/Weekends/Holidays.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Required to stand, sit, walk for long periods of time
- Frequent use of hands for the simple firm, grasping and writing
- Occasional bending, stopping, reaching, and climbing
- Occasional lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 pounds
- Occasionally using cutting utensils (i.e., knives, peeler, etc.)
- Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers, etc.
- Exposure to varying temperatures of 45 degrees or less
- Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc.
- Work overtime as required
- Other duties as required
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
- Previous experience in food manufacturing sanitation, CIP systems, food safety, and food manufacturing regulatory requirements.
- Experience in leading team members and communicating effectively in order to achieve company goals.
- Ability to positively motivate the team and administer discipline if necessary.
- Mechanically inclined with the ability to…
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