Sanitation Supervisor

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

Are you a proactive leader with expertise in sanitation procedures and a passion for safety and team development? Pilgrim’s is looking for a Sanitation Supervisor to ensure our Cold Spring, MN processing plant is ready for production daily.

Responsibilities: As a Sanitation Supervisor, you will be a driving force behind the plant's cleanliness and safety compliance during the afternoon shift. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring all production areas are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and receive final approval from the USDA before the next shift begins. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing others.

• Team Leadership: Plan, assign, and direct the work of your sanitation team members, providing training, performance feedback, and mentorship to help them succeed.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all team members adhere strictly to established cleaning procedures and safety protocols, meeting rigorous standards set by Pilgrim’s and regulatory agencies.
• Regulatory Liaison: Maintain professional communication with USDA representatives and chemical suppliers.
• Operational Management: Manage the inventory and usage of sanitation products, oversee the departmental budget, and administer company policies fairly and equitably.
• Communication: Promote goodwill and positive morale through proactive team communication and involvement.

What You’ll Need: We are looking for an individual with a strong foundation in sanitation practices and supervisory principles.

• 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. Considerable knowledge of sanitation procedures and supervisory management practices; Poultry or food industry experience is a plus. 

• Skills: Effective communication both orally and in writing, capable of independent decision-making, proficient in MS Office software applications, and ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Somali skills preferred.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, afternoon shift hours. Weekends as needed;
• 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 $71,000-78,000;
• 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 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

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