Description
Sanitation Superintendent
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 the full execution of sanitation programs across the Pilgrim’s poultry processing plant, providing direction and support to the sanitation supervisors who manage daily shift‑level activities. You will ensure the facility consistently meets all sanitation, food safety, and regulatory requirements while partnering with sanitation managers to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Working closely with supervisors during sanitation shifts, you will guide the coordination of cleaning processes, verify proper use of sanitation equipment and chemicals, and ensure strict adherence to USDA, OSHA, and company sanitation standards. This role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to address issues proactively—maintaining a safe, sanitary environment that supports reliable, high‑quality production every day.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Lead and oversee sanitation supervisors and hourly sanitation employees to ensure all sanitation activities are completed safely, correctly, and on schedule.
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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.
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Maintain accurate personnel records and ensure consistent communication, guidance, and support across all sanitation shifts.
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Ensure full compliance with Pilgrim’s sanitation procedures, USDA regulations, OSHA requirements, and all relevant food safety standards.
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Serve as the primary communication link between the plant and USDA regarding sanitation matters, and maintain strong working relationships with chemical suppliers.
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Monitor inventory, usage, and proper handling of sanitation chemicals and supplies to support efficient operations.
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Assist with managing the sanitation department budget, identifying opportunities for cost control and continuous improvement.
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Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Operations Team.
What You’ll Need
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Education: High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in related field required.
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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.
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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.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
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Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
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Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
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Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
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401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base salary range of $69,135 – $84,000 +/- based on experience;
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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;
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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 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
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not 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 JBS and its companies 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 by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.
