Sanitation Supervisor

Barrett Petfood•Little Falls, MN

6d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full Time Sanitation Supervisor in Little Falls, MN, where your impact will be felt on the production floor every day. This onsite role offers the satisfaction of ensuring a clean and safe environment, crucial for maintaining our customer-centric culture and high-performance standards. As a key player in a fun and innovative team, you’ll engage in problem-solving and uphold integrity in every aspect of your work. Enjoy a competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $65,000, reflecting on your expertise and commitment to excellence. If you are passionate about sanitation and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is your chance to contribute to a leading company in the pet food manufacturing industry. Step into a rewarding career that values your contributions and fosters growth. Are you excited about this Sanitation Supervisor job? As the Sanitation Supervisor at Barrett Petfood's Little Falls plant, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant food manufacturing environment. This hands-on position involves leading sanitation activities while actively working alongside your team to implement sanitation programs, SSOPs, GMPs, pest control, and chemical management. You'll ensure audit readiness and collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Production teams to support production schedules. This full-time role primarily operates during the weekday day shift but may require off-shift, weekend, or on-call support as operational needs arise. In this dynamic manufacturing environment, you will experience exposure to chemicals, water, and physical activity, necessitating the use of PPE and the ability to operate industrial equipment. This job description provides an overview of the role; actual responsibilities may vary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or have at least 5 years of hands-on sanitation and supervisory experience in the food or pet food manufacturing industry.
Solid background in sanitation within regulated environments, showcasing their ability to lead effectively in a working supervisor role.
Proficiency in operating forklifts, floor scrubbers, and scissor lifts is essential, as well as a comprehensive understanding of GMPs, SSOPs, and sanitation programs.
Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring a clean and safe production environment will be key to thriving in this role, contributing to the overall success of Barrett Petfood's operations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with audit requirements and vendor management will further enhance an applicant's qualifications.

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee hands-on sanitation and cleaning activities; manage the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
Conduct routine plant inspections and ensure compliance with SSOPs, GMPs, EMP awareness, and audit requirements (SQF, FDA, customer).
Develop, maintain, and train on sanitation procedures; maintain accurate sanitation, chemical, and pest control records.
Manage sanitation tools, supplies, and chemical inventory, including ordering and usage tracking.
Serve as primary contact for third-party pest control and chemical suppliers; ensure program compliance.
Safely operate and oversee forklifts, floor scrubbers, scissor lifts, and sanitation equipment.
Supervise, schedule, train, and coach sanitation staff; provide performance feedback to management.
Coordinate sanitation activities with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams.
Identify and support continuous improvement and corrective actions related to sanitation or environmental findings.