Sanitation Superintendent

Pilgrim; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 69,135 - 93,332; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a sanitation operations leader to oversee sanitation across our poultry processing facility, support sanitation supervisors, and ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, and company standards.

You will lead supervisors and hourly staff, train and coach, maintain records, manage chemical handling, monitor inventory, assist with the department budget, and serve as the primary liaison with the USDA to uphold a safe, sanitary environment that supports consistent, high‑quality

Qualifications

• Experience managing sanitation or operations in a food or poultry processing facility.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic computer knowledge.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree in related field

Job description

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 sanitation operations across the poultry processing facility, support sanitation supervisors, and ensure compliance with food safety, USDA, OSHA, and company standards. Your leadership helps maintain a safe, sanitary environment that supports consistent, high‑quality production

• 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.

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-$93,332 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;

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 mission:

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are:

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