Sanitation Supervisor

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Waverly, VA is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the sanitation department, ensuring all live haul and feed units are washed and disinfected per biosecurity procedures within turnaround times.

You will manage daily operations, supervise employees, maintain logs, monitor disinfectant usage, budget the department, and coordinate with bio-security and truck wash teams to implement best practices while upholding safety policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from accredited college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Software.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• CDL class A license, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Sanitation Department staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating performance.
• Direct daily sanitation operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring proper use of equipment.
• Maintain biosecurity procedures, OSHA compliance, and environmental regulations.
• Perform audits, logs, and reports; coordinate with bio-security and truck wash teams.
• Ensure timely pay and payroll accuracy for sanitation staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching / mentoring

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

## Sanitation SupervisorApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Waverly, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-2026-10049**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. **Apply Now!**## Your OpportunityThe Sanitation Supervisor manages the Sanitation Department and assures all live haul and feed units are washed and disinfected based on current biosecurity procedures and within the scheduled turnaround times.## Core Responsibilities* Perform trailer audits and tabulate results.* Perform trailer sampling (preferably from audited trailers).* Perform routine sanitation equipment inspection ("right" equipment/function).* Monitor disinfectant use and verify tank concentration.* Periodic disinfectant calibration.* Time audit of sanitation process.* Engage with other truck wash managers/supervisors and bio-security managers to implement best practices.* Engage in/participate in work processes to gauge best practices.* Understand and manager water usage and effluent regulations.* Ensure wash log is maintained and washes are charges correctly in CAM.* Manages daily operation and budgeted cost of the Sanitation Department, including determining the techniques to be used in operation of the department and determining the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, and tools to be used.* Directly supervises employees in the Sanitation Department, including conducting interviews, hiring and training employees; reviewing and appraising employee productivity; setting and adjusting work hours of employees; managing payroll system to ensure correct and timely pay, planning and apportioning work among employees; handling employee complaints; disciplining employees when appropriate; and participating in the termination of employees within the department.* Performs maintenance and repairs as needed in the facility.* Participates in development of the budget for the Sanitation Department and ensures departmental operation within the budget.* Collects and submits informational reports on departmental efficiency and sets goals and objectives for continuous improvement.* Ensures all equipment, tractors and trailers assigned to the Sanitation Department are maintained and functioning properly.* Maintains all biosecurity procedures, site safety and OSHA compliance and is responsible for compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Murphy-Brown LLC subscribes.* Reports all environmental issues immediately to the supervisor.* Reads, understands, and reviews the company’s emergency notification process and policy.* Must be able to cover for the Sanitizer position as needed.*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.*## Qualifications*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions*.* Associate degree from accredited college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.* Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Software.* Must have a valid state driver's license.* CDL class A license, preferred## Supervisory Responsibilities* This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.* Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and discipline of employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.## Work Environment & Physical Demands*The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.* Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.* Must be able to walk an average of 2 – 4 miles per day, occasionally up to 5 or 6.* Must be able to operate a high pressure washing system.The expected pay range for this position is $45,000 - $65,000 annually.*Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package.* *Learn more about our benefits package here.*Relocation Package AvailableYes