What is a sanitation inspector and how to become one

Key steps to become a sanitation inspector

1. Explore sanitation inspector education requirements

   Most common sanitation inspector degrees

   Bachelor's

   39.1 %

   Associate

   23.9 %

   High School Diploma

   17.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific sanitation inspector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Food Safety	40.40%
   USDA	13.10%
   Food Preparation	12.15%
   Hazardous Materials	11.73%
   Investigation Findings	11.56%

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3. Complete relevant sanitation inspector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New sanitation inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a sanitation inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real sanitation inspector resumes.

4. Research sanitation inspector duties and responsibilities

   • Manage day-to-day production/sanitation operations in a USDA poultry processing facility.
   • Work closely with all QA and QC teams to ensure all swabbing are conducted prior to proceeding with production.
   • Maintain OSHA production sanitation requirements.
   • Maintain safety program following OSHA compliance guidelines.

5. Apply for sanitation inspector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a sanitation inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams