How to hire a sanitation supervisor

How to hire a sanitation supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sanitation supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a sanitation supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sanitation supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The sanitation supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A sanitation supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, sanitation supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of sanitation supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Sanitation Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Sanitation Supervisor		$16-39
   Assembly Supervisor	Assembly Supervisors oversee and coordinate employees' work on assembly-lines. The supervisors assign personnel to stations or tasks and prepare their work schedules... Show more	$19-44
   Production Supervisor/Manager	Production supervision managers display strong skills in supervision, decision-making, effective planning, and also have a keen eye for detail. This career will call on the maintenance of a production line's operations, as well as the ongoing production of the end product, in addition to maximizing production while maintaining quality products and staff safety.	$30-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Food Safety
   • GMP
   • Master Sanitation Schedule
   • HACCP
   • FDA
   • Cleanliness
   • SQF
   • USDA
   • OSHA
   • Safety Audits
   • Safety Rules
   • Chemical Usage
   • SSOP
   • Pest Control

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   Responsibilities:

   • Achieve an SQF rating of 97/100 and a 91/100 with surprise inspections at a facility.
   • Implement and maintain SSOP for grocery warehouse and lead sanitation team members in doing so.
   • Manage overall package and product quality to ensure all specifications are according to FDA, GMP, and ISO standards.
   • Manage day-to-day production/sanitation operations in a USDA poultry processing facility.
   • Eliminate down time while maintaining the highest level of regulatory standards of the USDA and FDA.
   • Work with USDA to ensure the facility are following USDA guidelines and the facility master HACCP plan.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sanitation supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A sanitation supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, sanitation supervisors' average salary in arkansas is 42% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sanitation supervisors 59% less than senior-level sanitation supervisors.
   • Certifications. A sanitation supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a sanitation supervisor's salary.

   Average sanitation supervisor salary

   $53,256yearly

   $25.60 hourly rate

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   Entry-level sanitation supervisor salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average sanitation supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$75,682	$36
   2	Pennsylvania	$65,707	$32
   3	Colorado	$64,287	$31
   4	Maryland	$60,159	$29
   5	Iowa	$60,149	$29
   6	Nebraska	$59,641	$29
   7	Oregon	$59,044	$28
   8	California	$57,361	$28
   9	Minnesota	$56,755	$27
   10	Texas	$55,798	$27
   11	Kansas	$55,611	$27
   12	Ohio	$55,326	$27
   13	Illinois	$55,157	$27
   14	Wisconsin	$54,004	$26
   15	Missouri	$51,534	$25
   16	Virginia	$50,287	$24
   17	Florida	$48,711	$23

   Average sanitation supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Abbott	$80,804	$38.85	11
   2	Alere	$78,530	$37.75
   3	GPAC	$71,797	$34.52
   4	The Judge Group	$70,233	$33.77	1
   5	Rich Products	$63,448	$30.50	1
   6	CyberCoders	$61,490	$29.56
   7	Kinsa	$58,210	$27.99
   8	Wells Enterprises	$55,468	$26.67	3
   9	Stratas Foods	$54,801	$26.35	3
   10	GOJO Industries	$54,699	$26.30	1
   11	Niagara Bottling	$54,467	$26.19	5
   12	Lyons Magnus	$54,014	$25.97
   13	Metro Nashville	$53,961	$25.94
   14	Reser's Fine Foods	$53,931	$25.93	2
   15	Red Gold	$53,929	$25.93	4
   16	Miller Milling	$53,573	$25.76
   17	A&S Kinard	$53,000	$25.48
   18	Nestlé	$52,925	$25.44	30
   19	Lesaffre International Corporation	$52,816	$25.39
   20	Kerry Holding Co.	$52,622	$25.30	9

4. Writing a sanitation supervisor job description

   A good sanitation supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a sanitation supervisor job description:

   Sanitation supervisor job description example

   dnata is one of the world's largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.
   
   The ENS Supervisor oversees and assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, storage and issuance of all silverware, beverage and equipment products for all airline customers. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining production standards to meet customers' requirements, which includes assisting the ENS Manager with: scheduling, communication, productivity, labor controls and efficiency standards; which ensures quality and customer service is maintained at the highest level daily. Also, the incumbent supervises the sanitation and cleaning of the facility(s) production equipment to meet food safety requirements as required by federal, state, local regulations and to meet customer quality and safety standards. The ENS Supervisor ensures its employees follow company policies, & procedures, ensures sanitation, quality, and department efficiencies are maintained at the highest level daily.
   You Will Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, and applicable laws. Cooperate with and maintain open communication between shifts and departments. Conduct daily safety, sanitation, and GMP compliance inspections. Assist with training and instructing all staff in cleaning production equipment and the facility. Reports food safety and quality issues to ENS Manager, Quality Assurance Manager and Operations Manager. Supervise all aspects of inventory management to ensure financial and customer requirements are met. Directly work with FSQA Manager and General Manager. Assist with creating and adhering to a “production schedule” in all sections to provide correct service to your customers. Ensures timely delivery of flight equipment to service areas on time. Responsible for supervising hours and payroll reporting for shift, daily on ADP. Communicate with other shifts and all internal departments to ensure the above level of customer satisfaction is achieved. Work in a safe manner to prevent accidents to self and coworkers. Stresses safe-work habits to all employees daily. Immediately investigates, documents, and reports all on the job accidents following company safety procedures to ENS Manager. Produce required shift reports and documentation. Communicate all related matters to personnel with daily F2F meetings.\ Supervises inventory control of chemicals and sanitation supplies. Maintain outside grounds free of debris & weeds for the facility. This includes in and outer parts of the parking lot. Responsible for waste and grease pick up on a regular basis. Provide feedback to Overnight Deep Cleaning Supervisor/Lead, daily Other duties as assigned. You Have
   • High School Diploma or Associates Degree, equivalent, or a minimum of 3 years related experience in warehouse, logistics and sanitation within a manufacturing industry.
   • Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office.
   • Basic knowledge of Demand Planning and Vendor Management.
   • Ability to interact with employees, customers and vendors at all levels.
   • Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
   • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
   • Excellent Customer Relations skills.
   • Languages: English (Required), Spanish (Preferred). Diversity Matters We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace and community. At dnata, we're proud that our workforce is as diverse as the customers we serve. And we're committed to nurturing your talent with mentoring, volunteer and professional development opportunities. We welcome everyone. Our employee resource groups are one of the many ways we champion diversity and inclusion at dnata.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right sanitation supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sanitation supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit sanitation supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit sanitation supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new sanitation supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect sanitation supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new sanitation supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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