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The Meat Department Manager oversees daily department operations, ensuring product quality, food ... Cut, trim, debone, grind, and prepare meat, poultry, and seafood products to company standards.

Fork Lift Operator

Decatur, AL · On-site

$16 - $18.75/hr

Primarily responsible for operating fork lift equipment, setting up debone area, and transporting ... Do all tasks assigned by members of management * Must be able to follow directions and work in ...

Meat Department Manager

Wahiawa, HI · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

The Meat Department Manager oversees daily department operations, ensuring product quality, food ... Cut, trim, debone, grind, and prepare meat, poultry, and seafood products to company standards.

Debone Plant works 1st and 2nd Shifts * 1st shift is approximately from 7 am to 3:30 pm with a ... Perform other duties as assigned by management. * Must be 18 years old and eligible to work in the ...

Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Hazlehurst, MS · On-site

$14.50 - $17/hr

Primarily responsible for operating fork lift equipment, setting up debone area, and transporting ... Do all tasks assigned by members of management * Must be able to follow directions and work in ...

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How much do debone manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for debone manager in the United States is $61,351.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a debone manager?

Debone Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the deboning process in meat processing facilities. They manage teams that remove bones from meat cuts, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met. Their duties include supervising staff, training workers on proper techniques, monitoring equipment, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Debone Managers also coordinate workflow to maximize productivity and reduce waste.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a debone manager?

To thrive as a Debone Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of meat processing, food safety standards, and experience in supervising deboning operations, often supported by food industry certifications. Familiarity with deboning machinery, HACCP systems, and inventory management software is typically required. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help manage teams and maintain productivity. These competencies ensure product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety regulations in a demanding manufacturing environment.

What are some of the main challenges a debone manager faces in maintaining production efficiency and quality standards?

A Debone Manager often encounters challenges such as ensuring that production targets are met without compromising quality or safety standards. Managing a diverse team, maintaining consistent yields, minimizing waste, and adhering to strict food safety regulations are daily concerns. The role also requires quickly addressing equipment issues and adapting to fluctuations in staffing or product demand. Successful Debone Managers are proactive problem-solvers who foster teamwork and continuous improvement within their departments.

What is the difference between Debone Manager vs Debone Supervisor?

AspectDebone ManagerDebone Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire deboning operations, manages staff, ensures quality standards, and coordinates production schedules.Supervises daily deboning activities, trains staff, and enforces safety and quality protocols.
CredentialsTypically requires experience in meat processing and leadership skills; certifications in food safety are common.Requires experience in deboning, food safety certifications, and supervisory skills.
Work EnvironmentOffice and processing plant environment, overseeing multiple teams and operations.Processing plant floor, directly supervising deboning line staff.

The Debone Manager focuses on overseeing the entire deboning process and managing teams, while the Debone Supervisor handles daily supervision and staff training. Both roles require food safety certifications and experience in meat processing, but the manager has broader responsibilities including planning and coordination.

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Infographic showing various Debone Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,351 per year, or $29.5 per hour.

Sanitation Supervisor - 3rd Shift - West Debone

Mount Pleasant, TX • On-site

Pilgrim's
Animal Farming • 10K+ employees

$60K - $73K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

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Sanitation Supervisor - West Debone 3rd shift
 
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
 
In this key role, you'll serve as the frontline leader overseeing all sanitation activities within our Pilgrim’s poultry processing plant. You’ll ensure the facility meets all sanitation, food safety, and regulatory standards while supporting efficient plant operations. Working primarily on the production floor during sanitation shifts, you’ll coordinate sanitation team duties, monitor cleaning processes and equipment, and verify compliance with USDA, OSHA, and company sanitation procedures. The role also requires strong attention to detail and the ability to address issues in real time—ensuring the environment is safe, clean, and ready to support high-quality production each day. 
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 
  • Oversee and direct all sanitation activities to ensure the facility, equipment, and tools are cleaned and sanitized according to company, USDA, and regulatory standards.
  • Lead, train, and schedule sanitation team members, ensuring proper execution of cleaning procedures and safe work practices.
  • Conduct pre-op and post-op inspections to verify sanitation effectiveness and document compliance for food safety audits.
  • Monitor chemical usage, cleaning methods, and equipment performance, ensuring appropriate concentrations, handling, and maintenance.
  • Respond promptly to sanitation-related issues during and after cleaning shifts, troubleshooting problems to maintain readiness for production.
  • Maintain accurate sanitation records, including checklists, logs, corrective actions, and audit documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, reinforcing PPE use, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe chemical handling throughout sanitation operations.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Operations Team.
 
What You’ll Need 
  • 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. Poultry, food, or manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
  • 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 intermediate to advanced skills in Word and Excel preferred.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
 
Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
  • 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 annual salary range of $60,000 - $73,618,  based on experience; 
  • 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 
 
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.

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Pilgrim's is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It's our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

Industry

Animal farming

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Greeley, CO, US

Year founded

1946

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