Sanitation Supervisor: Lead Food Plant Cleanliness & Safety

Pilgrim's; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the sanitation team on the production floor, ensuring cleaning, sanitation, and regulatory standards are met. You’ll oversee procedures, monitor chemical usage, and drive readiness for daily production.

The role requires 1+ years of supervisory experience in poultry, food, or manufacturing, and strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. On-site schedule includes weekdays with occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years supervisory experience; poultry/food/manufacturing background a plus.
• Skills: effective communication, independent decision making, basic computer knowledge, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, prioritization, Word and Excel proficiency.

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.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Computer literacy

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College Degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the sanitation team on the production floor, ensuring cleaning, sanitation, and regulatory standards are met. You’ll oversee procedures, monitor chemical usage, and drive readiness for daily production.

The role requires 1+ years of supervisory experience in poultry, food, or manufacturing, and strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. On-site schedule includes weekdays with occasional weekends.