3rd Shift Sanitation Supervisor

Pete & Gerry's; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid volunteer time

9 paid holidays

401(k) with 4% employer match

Disability and life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Maternity and paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Footwear reimbursement for onsite

Job summary

Pete & Gerry’s is hiring a Sanitation Supervisor to lead a sanitation team of 10–15, ensuring the highest hygiene standards across the processing facility. The role emphasizes GMPs, HACCP compliance, and safety while delivering a clean, safe, high-quality product.

You’ll drive continuous improvement, supervise daily sanitation tasks, and collaborate with teams and stakeholders to meet production goals and food safety commitments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience in a processing environment.
• Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills.
• Superior interpersonal, relationship building and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation team in facility needs and compliance with GMPs, safety, and HACCP requirements.
• Comply with all food safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Complete daily sanitation logs and report food safety issues to management.
• Oversee end-of-day hygiene sweep of the processing plant and maintain PPE safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Processing environment experience

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Heathy Planet:

At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do, so you can always believe in what you buy.

Healthy Together:

At Pete & Gerry’s, we believe that when we care for each other, we all thrive. Across our farms, offices, and communities, we act as one flock — united by respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We create an environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow, because our success depends on the wellbeing of the people who make our mission possible.

The Role at a Glance:

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for a combination of hands-on sanitation needs for the entire facility, as well as leadership of a small sanitation team of 10-15 employees. The position involves the development and implementation of the highest level of sanitation practices, while closely following GMPs, safety standards, and HACCP requirements.

How You’ll Create Greater Impact:

In this role, you’ll help deliver the highest quality product while upholding our unwavering commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and responsible farming. You’ll act boldly, embrace continuous improvement, and partner with teammates and customers to deliver wins.

• On time punctuality and good attendance
• Always where PPE’s when handling and using any chemicals (safety glass’ and gloves are the minimum)
• Rinse, foam, scrub and wash, rinse and then sanitize the following:
• Pre-loader
• Loader
• Orientator Table
• Spools
• Washers
• Dirt Detector
• Crack Detector
• Scales
• Dryer
• Transfer
• Packers 1-20
• Drop Brushes
• Pre and Post process Floors
• Gutters
• Drains
• End of day hygiene sweep of entire processing plant – remove waste and debris
• Lead sanitation team in any specific needs of the facility
• Comply with all food safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and process efficiencies
• Report any food safety issues to any Plant Manager
• Follow all workplace safety procedures per safety training
• Complete all daily sanitation logs
• Put all cleaning supplies and tools away at the end of each shift
• Assist co-workers as needed
• Comply with Food Safety and GMP requirements at all times
• Any and all other duties as assigned.
• All issues or non-conformances related to quality assurance or food safety must immediately be reported to the Quality Assurance Supervisor or departmental supervisor/manager for communication with the Quality Assurance Manager.

What You’ll Bring to the Flock:

We are one team — united by respect and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. What we do every day connects to something bigger. You’ll bring your experience, perspective, and pride in your work. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse viewpoints — because they make our flock stronger.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Supervisory experience preferred
• 3+ Experience in a processing environment preferred
• Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills
• Superior interpersonal, relationship building and customer service skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Proven decision-making and judgment skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of team
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Strong work ethic
• Good communication skills
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Extended periods of up to 12 to 14 hours of standing and walking
• Frequent repetitive reaching motion with both arms
• Frequent grasping with hands and fingers
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Ability to keep up in fast-paced environment

Work Schedule & Hours:

• Shifts up to 12 hours per day, based on operational needs
• Start and end times may vary due to truck arrivals, order fulfillment, machine downtime, or production changes
• Flexibility required to adjust schedule as needed

Tending to our Flock:

We care for our people the same way we care for our hens — with attention, respect, and balance. Our benefits are designed to support real life and whole wellbeing.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid volunteer time
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Disability and life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
• Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
• Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.
• A team grounded in a shared mission: Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy Planet.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pete & Gerry’s Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a community built on respect and shared purpose. Every person belongs here — because our strength comes from the diversity of people and perspectives that make us who we are.

We are an E-Verify employer. After accepting an offer, we will use E-Verify to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States by comparing information from your Form I-9 with records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.