Company Summary
Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer.
As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.
Job Purpose
The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for all activities related to sanitation in our packaging environment. This supervisor plays a pivotal role in establishing and documenting a formal, fully compliant sanitation program. This position requires flexibility with schedule: Nights/Weekends/Holidays.
Primary Responsibilities
- Schedule and manage the crews of sanitation workers to ensure plant operations meet mandatory sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and facility.
- Train sanitation and plant employees to achieve and maintain sanitation objectives.
- Build and maintain a Master Sanitation Schedule and related documentation.
- Meet cleaning frequencies established in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
- Make recommendations for improvements and lead improvement teams.
- Works with the Quality Manager to troubleshoot, inspect and correct all sanitation concerns with potential impact upon product quality.
- Make recommendations on hiring, firing, discipline, and promotions.
- Explain hazards and safety measures to employees and monitor compliance.
- Maintain chemical inventory quantities on an ongoing basis, and interact with the chemical supplier for advice on training or issues related to sanitation.
- Participate in the development and auditing of SSOP’s.
- Maintain the sanitation program with minimal supervision.
- Strictly enforce safety and GMP policies, and maintain superior plant cleanliness.
- Works with the Plant Engineering team as the sanitation authority to ensure all new equipment, processing lines, and/or re-designs meet regulatory requirements and best practices for sanitation.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Required to stand, sit, walk for long periods of time
- Frequent use of hands for the simple firm, grasping and writing
- Occasional bending, stopping, reaching, and climbing
- Occasional Lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 pounds
- Occasionally using cutting utensils (I.E Knives, peeler, etc.)
- Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers, etc.
- Exposure to varying temperatures of 45 degrees or less
- Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc.
- Works overtime as required
- Other duties as required
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
- Previous experience in food manufacturing sanitation, CIP systems, food safety, and food manufacturing regulatory requirements.
- Experience in leading team members and communicating effectively in order to achieve company goals.
- Ability to positively motivate the team and administer discipline if necessary.
- Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot problems mechanically and physically preferred.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with management and all levels of staff.
- Demonstrated superior communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong organizational skills; detail orientation with ability to quickly and effectively handle multiple priorities.
- Ability to interact with management
- Ability to effectively communicate to train and lead staff
- Ability to work a flexible schedule: Nights/Weekends/Holidays
- Working knowledge of English and basic math
- Ability to train staff on safety requirements and enforce safety requirements
The company reserves the right to alter, amend, or contract these duties and responsibilities as needed.
Company Benefits/Perks
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
