Sanitation Supervisor

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Weston (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid time off and holiday benefits

Retirement planning support

Job summary

Lakeside Foods Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor at our Weston facility. This hands-on leadership role is crucial for maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation in our fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will oversee sanitation staff, ensuring compliance with safety protocols while creating a culture of cleanliness and continuous improvement.

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salary, health insurance options, and a commitment to employee safety and wellness. Join us to be part of a valued team that cares about your growth and career!

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of experience in sanitation or food safety preferred.
• Familiarity with audit requirements and food safety programs.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation staff and ensure proper cleaning techniques.
• Support environmental monitoring and food safety initiatives.
• Maintain proper documentation and readiness during production.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Food Science or Microbiology

Job description

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we’re committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work‑life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

Join a Company That Values Cleanliness as Much as Quality

Are you ready to lead with purpose and ensure the highest standards of food safety and sanitation? Lakeside Foods is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Supervisor for our Weston facility—a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. This is your opportunity to shape a culture of cleanliness, compliance, and continuous improvement while supporting the production of safe, legal, and high‑quality products.

What You’ll Gain

At Lakeside Foods, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and future, along with a workplace culture that values safety, teamwork, and respect.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement planning support
• Paid time off and holiday benefits
• Company‑provided safety gear and training

Work‑Life Integration

• On‑the‑job training and development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Supportive, team‑oriented work environment
• Commitment to employee safety and wellness

What You’ll Do

• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing sanitation staff, ensuring proper cleaning techniques, chemical concentrations and compliance with safety protocols. This role supports environmental monitoring and food safety initiatives, including ATP/TPC verification and microbiological issue mitigation. The supervisor must be capable of making informed decisions regarding sanitation and food safety, while maintaining documentation and readiness during the production season.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field, preferred
• 1 – 3 years of experience in sanitation, food safety and/or training preferred
• Familiar with FDA/USDA regulations and requirements
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with audit requirements, MSDS documentation, and food safety programs
• Effective communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interpret policies and enforce standards consistently

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 55 pounds

Where You’ll Work

WELCOME TO WESTON

Located in the heart of Oregon’s agricultural region, Weston offers a close‑knit community and scenic surroundings. Whether you’re enjoying the outdoors or contributing to a legacy of quality food production, Weston is a place where hard work and clean living go hand in hand.

Why Lakeside?

We’re a trusted name in food manufacturing with a commitment to quality, safety, and integrity. At Lakeside Foods, you’ll be part of a team that values your leadership and dedication. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and keep our operations clean and compliant, we want to hear from you.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E‑Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities