Sanitation & Food Safety Lead — 3rd Shift

Verde Farms LLC; Oldmans Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health Benefits

Competitive Salary

Unlimited PTO Policy

Awesome Work Environment

Job summary

Verde Farms LLC is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead the sanitation operations of our organic beef manufacturing facility in Pedricktown, NJ. You will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and oversee sanitation and microwave room teams to ensure GMP, HACCP, and USDA standards are met.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment; experience with USDA/FDA

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree ideal; bachelor’s degree preferred in related science.
• Experience with OSHA standards and regulatory compliance in manufacturing/food production.
• Strong English communication across departments.
• 3-5 years direct USDA or FDA sanitary process experience.
• 3+ years leading a team of more than 10 people.
• Willingness to work 3rd shift.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• USDA/FDA regulatory knowledge; GMPs, HACCP, SQF.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the sanitizing and cleanliness of all production equipment
• Assist in maintaining an environment that allows for safe and continuous manufacturing of quality food products
• Supervise and coordinate microwave room operations, including thawing, tempering, and cooking of meat products according to production schedules
• Ensure all products meet internal quality specifications and USDA/FDA regulatory requirements
• Monitor microwave equipment to ensure proper performance, temperature control, and calibration
• Train, supervise, and evaluate microwave operators and support staff
• Maintain accurate records of processing times, temperatures, and product flow for traceability and audits
• Lead a team of sanitation personnel in the cleaning of processing equipment, utensils, and the processing environment
• Coordinate with Maintenance, QA, and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues
• Supervise and direct the sanitation team to meet demands of a busy production environment without process interruptions
• Comply with HACCP guidelines to ensure food safety
• Operate within SOP parameters to ensure desired food quality and customer specifications
• Achieve successful Pre-Op inspections internally and by the USDA
• Provide leadership and direction for sanitation and Microwave personnel with focus on food safety, performance, and cost control
• Develop, implement, and promote safety programs and safe work practices
• Promote sound employee relations within the department
• Develop, promote, and support Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Manage Sanitation Improvement Plan
• Conduct internal auditing as needed
• Personal responsibility for safety rules, SOPs, and GMP guidelines
• Any additional task by Quality Management within scope

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

OSHA knowledge

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in related science

HACCP Certified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Verde Farms LLC is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead the sanitation operations of our organic beef manufacturing facility in Pedricktown, NJ. You will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and oversee sanitation and microwave room teams to ensure GMP, HACCP, and USDA standards are met.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment; experience with USDA/FDA