Sanitation Superintendent

Pilgrim's; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Sanitation Superintendent to lead sanitation programs across the poultry processing plant. You will direct sanitation supervisors, guide daily shift activities, and ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, and company standards to maintain a safe, sanitary production environment.

This role emphasizes people leadership, process improvement, and cost-conscious operations, with responsibilities spanning training, inventory oversight, budgeting support, and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Must have previous management experience in a food or poultry facility.
• High School Diploma or GED; college degree preferred in related field.
• Effective written and oral communication; detail oriented.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee sanitation supervisors and hourly staff to complete activities safely and on schedule.
• Train, coach, and develop sanitation staff; assign daily work and evaluate performance.
• Maintain personnel records and ensure cross-shift communication.
• Ensure compliance with Pilgrim’s procedures, USDA regulations, OSHA, and food safety standards.
• Serve as primary link between the plant and USDA for sanitation matters.
• Monitor inventory and handling of sanitation chemicals; support budget and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation management

Regulatory compliance

Training & coaching

Budgeting

MS Office

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sanitation Superintendent

At Pilgrim’s,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

In this leadership role, you will oversee the full execution of sanitation programs across the Pilgrim’s poultry processing plant, providing direction and support to the sanitation supervisors who manage daily shift‑level activities. You will ensure the facility consistently meets all sanitation, food safety, and regulatory requirements while partnering with sanitation managers to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Working closely with supervisors during sanitation shifts, you will guide the coordination of cleaning processes, verify proper use of sanitation equipment and chemicals, and ensure strict adherence to USDA, OSHA, and company sanitation standards. This role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to address issues proactively—maintaining a safe, sanitary environment that supports reliable, high‑quality production every day.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee sanitation supervisors and hourly sanitation employees to ensure all sanitation activities are completed safely, correctly, and on schedule.
• Train, coach, and develop sanitation staff; plan, assign, and direct daily work while evaluating performance and administering discipline in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and ensure consistent communication, guidance, and support across all sanitation shifts.
• Ensure full compliance with Pilgrim’s sanitation procedures, USDA regulations, OSHA requirements, and all relevant food safety standards.
• Serve as the primary communication link between the plant and USDA regarding sanitation matters, and maintain strong working relationships with chemical suppliers.
• Monitor inventory, usage, and proper handling of sanitation chemicals and supplies to support efficient operations.
• Assist with managing the sanitation department budget, identifying opportunities for cost control and continuous improvement.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Operations Team.

What You’ll Need

• Education: High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in related field required.
• Experience: Must have previous management experience in a food or poultry processing facility, including at least one year of directly related experience. Directly related work experience may be used as a year‑for‑year substitute for the educational requirement.
• Skills: Effective communication both orally and in writing, capable of independent decision making, must have basic computer knowledge, strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and proficient in MS Office software applications.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• 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 or, any 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 of $69,135-$83,998 based on experience;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision:

To become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance:

Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.