Sanitation Supervisor

Pilgrim's; Russellville (AL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 60 days

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation on the production floor, ensuring compliance with USDA and OSHA guidelines and company procedures while supporting efficient plant operations.

You will supervise a sanitation team, train staff, monitor chemical usage, perform pre/post inspections, maintain records, and address issues in real time to keep the facility safe, clean, and ready for high‑quality production.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years of supervisory experience leading 20+ employees; poultry/food/manufacturing experience a plus.
• Skills: Effective communication, independent decision making, basic computer knowledge, strong organization and detail orientation, multi-priority management, Word/Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all sanitation activities per company, USDA, and regulatory standards.
• Lead, train, and schedule sanitation team members; ensure proper cleaning procedures and safe practices.
• Conduct pre-op and post-op sanitation inspections; document compliance for food safety audits.
• Monitor chemical usage, cleaning methods, and equipment performance; ensure safe handling.
• Respond to sanitation issues during/after shifts; troubleshoot to support production readiness.
• Maintain sanitation records: checklists, logs, corrective actions, audits.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Computer literacy

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Description

Sanitation Supervisor

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

In this key role, you'll serve as the frontline leader overseeing all sanitation activities within our Pilgrim’s poultry processing plant. You’ll ensure the facility meets all sanitation, food safety, and regulatory standards while supporting efficient plant operations. Working primarily on the production floor during sanitation shifts, you’ll coordinate sanitation team duties, monitor cleaning processes and equipment, and verify compliance with USDA, OSHA, and company sanitation procedures. The role also requires strong attention to detail and the ability to address issues in real time—ensuring the environment is safe, clean, and ready to support high-quality production each day.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all sanitation activities to ensure the facility, equipment, and tools are cleaned and sanitized according to company, USDA, and regulatory standards.
• Lead, train, and schedule sanitation team members, ensuring proper execution of cleaning procedures and safe work practices.
• Conduct pre-op and post-op inspections to verify sanitation effectiveness and document compliance for food safety audits.
• Monitor chemical usage, cleaning methods, and equipment performance, ensuring appropriate concentrations, handling, and maintenance.
• Respond promptly to sanitation-related issues during and after cleaning shifts, troubleshooting problems to maintain readiness for production.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records, including checklists, logs, corrective actions, and audit documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, reinforcing PPE use, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe chemical handling throughout sanitation operations.
• 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 preferred.
• Experience: 1 or more years of previous supervisory experience with leadership skills of 20+ employees preferred. Poultry, food, or manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• 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 intermediate to advanced skills in Word and Excel preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• 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 $60,591 - $73,618.20
• Discretionary Bonus:This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s tri-annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• 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: 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'sdoesnot 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 byPilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.