About Circle U Foods, Inc.

At Circle U Foods, we’re passionate about delivering high-quality products and outstanding service. Our mission is simple: exceed expectations through innovation, efficiency, and a commitment to food safety.

We’re proud of our inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and empowers our team to thrive. We strive to create an environment that drives accountability and continuous improvement.

With a focus on safety, transparency, and ethical practices, we partner with our customers and stakeholders to build lasting value. Circle U Foods is more than a business—we’re a family dedicated to making a positive impact in our industry and community.

Position Overview:

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for leading the sanitation team to ensure the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and audit-ready condition. This role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to make informed decisions with limited supervision. The Sanitation Supervisor holds the team accountable to sanitation, food safety, SQF, and OSHA requirements and communicates daily sanitation performance and issues to cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities, Skills, and Experience:

• Lead and supervise the sanitation team, setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for performance, attendance, and safe work practices.

• Plan, assign, and verify completion of daily sanitation tasks to meet SSOPs, GMPs, SQF requirements, and production start-up timelines.

• Demonstrate strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; address sanitation issues in real time and escalate risks appropriately.

• Ensure proper chemical handling, labeling, storage, and use; maintain compliance with OSHA, PPE, and safety requirements.

• Conduct pre-operational and operational inspections of equipment and facility cleanliness; document findings and corrective actions.

• Maintain sanitation records, daily logs, chemical inventories, and verification documentation; ensure documents are accurate and audit-ready.

• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure equipment design, disassembly, and cleaning methods achieve effective sanitation and efficient start-ups.

• Provide coaching, training, and ongoing supervision to sanitation staff, including onboarding and refresher training.

• Initiate and track corrective actions and continuous improvement projects to improve sanitation effectiveness, labor efficiency, and safety outcomes.

• Perform and document periodic inventory counts; requisition and distribute sanitation supplies and tools as required.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with cross-functional teams; send out daily sanitation updates summarizing accomplishments, issues, corrective actions, and readiness for start-up.

• Ensure all food safety and quality protocols are followed, including FDA and SQF requirements.

• As needed, on weekends, and provide coverage to ensure sanitation requirements are met.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

· Experience with GMP's, HAACP, sanitation, process improvement, plant safety programs, GFSI, and quality assurance.

· Education Requirement: Minimum High School diploma or its equivalent

· Previous supervisory experience required

· Bilingual in English and Spanish

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to stand for extended periods while overseeing sanitation processes or supervising staff.

· Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 30 lbs.

· Capability to bend, crouch, reach, and move freely throughout the facility to inspect equipment or access hard-to-reach areas.

· Capacity to perform repetitive actions such as scrubbing, wiping, or using cleaning tools.

· Ability to work in varying temperature conditions, including cold, hot, or humid environments.

· Ability to handle and use chemicals safely, following OSHA and PPE guidelines.

· Visual acuity to inspect the cleanliness and physical conditions of equipment and facilities.

· Flexibility to work outside of standard scheduled hours, including nights, weekends, or overtime, if needed.

Other Duties:

· Follow food safety and quality protocols.

· Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), housekeeping and safe work practices.

· Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Circle U Foods offers a benefits package that includes:

· Company paid employee-only health (HMO), dental, vision, and life insurance. A PPO health plan is offered with a cost share.

· Voluntary insurance plans for short-term disability coverage, Accident and Critical Illness.

· Additional voluntary life insurance policy available

· COVID and Flu incentive - 8 hours per vaccination dose

· Accrued Paid Time Off: 0-5 years, 2 weeks; 5-10 years, 3 weeks; 10+ years 4 weeks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Circle U Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Conditions of Employment

· Eligibility to Work: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide appropriate documentation to complete the I-9 verification process.

· Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

· Transportation Requirement: Applicants must have reliable transportation to and from work to meet job attendance and punctuality requirements.

· Pre-Employment Screening: Candidates must successfully pass a background check and drug test.

COVID-19 Considerations
Vaccination is not required; however, vaccination incentives are offered.