Sanitation Lead: Food Plant Safety & Compliance

JBS Foods; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Career development opportunities

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to oversee sanitation activities on the production floor, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulatory requirements. You will lead the sanitation team, coordinate cleaning procedures, and support efficient plant operations to keep the facility clean and ready for high‑quality production each day.

The role requires 1+ year of supervisory experience, strong communication, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience leading 20+ employees preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient in basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation activities to meet company, USDA, and regulatory standards.
• Lead, train, and schedule sanitation team members.
• Conduct pre-op and post-op inspections to verify sanitation effectiveness for audits.
• Monitor chemical usage, cleaning methods, and equipment performance.
• Respond to sanitation issues during/after cleaning shifts and troubleshoot.
• Maintain sanitation records, checklists, logs, and audit documentation.
• Ensure safety regulations compliance, PPE use, and safe chemical handling.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Computer basics

MS Word/Excel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to oversee sanitation activities on the production floor, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulatory requirements. You will lead the sanitation team, coordinate cleaning procedures, and support efficient plant operations to keep the facility clean and ready for high‑quality production each day.

The role requires 1+ year of supervisory experience, strong communication, and basic computer skills.