Sanitation Lead - Food Safety & Plant Hygiene

Jobtome; Briarcliff (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental after 60 days

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Career development opportunities

Better futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation operations on the production floor, ensuring facilities meet food safety standards and regulatory requirements. You will coordinate a team, monitor cleaning processes, and address issues in real time to support uninterrupted production.

The role requires leadership skills for 20+ staff, attention to detail, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities. Competitive salary with benefits accompanies a day-to-day focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience leading 20+ employees preferred.
• Poultry, food, or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all sanitation activities to meet company, USDA, and regulatory standards.
• Lead, train, and schedule sanitation team members and ensure safe practices.
• Perform pre- and post-op inspections to verify sanitation and document audits.
• Monitor chemical usage and cleaning methods, ensuring proper concentrations.
• Respond quickly to sanitation issues to maintain readiness for production.
• Maintain sanitation records, checklists, logs and corrective actions.
• Ensure safety regulations and PPE use throughout sanitation operations.
• Support the Operations Team as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

MS Word / Excel

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation operations on the production floor, ensuring facilities meet food safety standards and regulatory requirements. You will coordinate a team, monitor cleaning processes, and address issues in real time to support uninterrupted production.

The role requires leadership skills for 20+ staff, attention to detail, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities. Competitive salary with benefits accompanies a day-to-day focus on safety and quality.