Sanitation Supervisor

Sanitation Supervisor

At Pilgrim’s, safety is our top priority. In this key role you will serve as the frontline leader overseeing all sanitation activities within our poultry processing plant, ensuring the facility meets all sanitation, food safety, and regulatory standards while supporting efficient plant operations.

• Oversee and direct all sanitation activities to ensure the facility, equipment, and tools are cleaned and sanitized according to company, USDA, and regulatory standards.
• Lead, train, and schedule sanitation team members, ensuring proper execution of cleaning procedures and safe work practices.
• Conduct pre‑op and post‑op inspections to verify sanitation effectiveness and document compliance for food safety audits.
• Monitor chemical usage, cleaning methods, and equipment performance, ensuring appropriate concentrations, handling, and maintenance.
• Respond promptly to sanitation‑related issues during and after cleaning shifts, troubleshooting problems to maintain readiness for production.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records, including checklists, logs, corrective actions, and audit documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, reinforcing PPE use, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe chemical handling throughout sanitation operations.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Operations Team.

• Education: High School Diploma/GED;
  College Degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience: 1 or more years of supervisory experience with leadership of 20+ employees preferred. Poultry, food, or manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Effective communication in writing and orally, independent decision making, basic computer knowledge, strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and intermediate to advanced skills in Word and Excel preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish): Preferred.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday with occasional weekends.
• Benefits:
  Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off:
  Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k):
  Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base salary range: $73,620 based on experience.
• Career Development:
  Continuous learning opportunities and focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

EOE, including disability/vets.