Sanitation Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Sanitation Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Sanitation / Operations
Schedule: Flexible schedule; must be available for weekends, holidays, and blackout dates

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sanitation Supervisor to oversee sanitation operations within a cold food distribution warehouse . This position is responsible for leading the sanitation team, maintaining a clean and sanitary facility, and ensuring all cleaning procedures meet company, food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience supervising sanitation or janitorial teams in a food production, food distribution, cold storage, warehouse, or similar environment . This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and schedule sanitation employees to ensure proper staffing and coverage.
• Oversee daily cleaning and sanitation of warehouse areas, equipment, floors, drains, coolers, freezers, docks, and other facility areas.
• Ensure sanitation procedures are completed according to established SOPs, SSOPs, food safety, and company standards .
• Inspect completed sanitation work and address deficiencies promptly.
• Maintain sanitation schedules, checklists, logs, and other required documentation.
• Ensure proper use, storage, labeling, and handling of cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• Monitor employee compliance with PPE, safety procedures, and food safety requirements.
• Coordinate sanitation activities with warehouse and operations teams to minimize disruption to production and distribution activities.
• Identify sanitation, safety, or maintenance concerns and communicate them to management.
• Assist with inspections, audits, and corrective actions related to sanitation and food safety.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of cleaning supplies, chemicals, PPE, and sanitation equipment.
• Coach and develop sanitation employees, including addressing attendance, performance, and safety issues.
• Ensure sanitation employees follow proper procedures when working in cold storage and refrigerated environments .
• Participate in facility deep-cleaning projects and other sanitation initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in sanitation, janitorial services, food distribution, food manufacturing, warehouse operations, or a related environment .
• Experience working in a refrigerated or cold-storage environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of cleaning and sanitation practices.
• Ability to train, direct, and hold employees accountable for performance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, safety procedures, and chemical handling instructions.
• Ability to work in cold temperatures for extended periods.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and management.

Schedule & Availability

This position requires schedule flexibility based on business and operational needs.

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Blackout dates apply , and time-off requests may be restricted during peak business periods.
• Schedule may include early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be dependable and willing to adjust schedules when operational needs require additional coverage.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in refrigerated and cold-storage areas.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach as needed.