AFB International - Manufacturing Technician I - D Crew Dry

This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here ( to learn more.

Job Description

STARTING WAGE $20.00 + $2.50 night shift differential Thursday--Saturday, and $1.50 night shift differential Sunday--Wednesday

AFB International – Where We Make Pet Food Taste Great!

Joining our team as a Manufacturing Technician I - Dry - D Crew, you will commit to:

• D Crew Shift Hours: 6 pm-6 am; every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

• Prioritizing safety while setting up, operating, and monitoring machinery, performing adjustments, and troubleshooting minor issues to maintain smooth operations.

• Conducting rigorous quality control checks to uphold high standards.

• Accurately logging production data, machine performance, and downtime for continuous improvement.

• Packaging dry goods with precision and care.

• Collaborating closely with teams to ensure seamless handoffs during shift change, and equipment repair.

Here’s why you will love working for AFB International:At AFB, Our People Matter—it’s the cornerstone of our culture. We offer an industry-leading benefits package:

• Above-market wages (starting wage $20.00 + $2.50 Thurs, Friday, Saturday night shift differential and $1.50 Wednesday night shift differential).

• Annual incentive/bonus program based on individual and company performance.

• “Pay for performance” annual merit increases.

• Our unique 12-hour shift schedule: alternate weeks of 36 and 48 hours, giving you 3 to 4 days off each week.

• Shift schedule provides 8 hours of built in overtime on every paycheck. Plus, additional opportunities to pick up extra overtime.

• 401(k) with company matching—build your financial future with a total company match of up to 4.5%.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family’s well-being.

• Annual wellness credit of $600 -$1200 paid directly to employees for completing wellness activities throughout the year.

• Paid time off including vacation, 11 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays, plus accrued sick time.

• Company Paid Parental Leave for new parents. Birth parents receive 12 weeks paid leave and non-birth parents receive 6 weeks paid leave.

• Company paid short-term and long-term disability.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Employee uniforms and safety shoes provided—your safety and comfort are our priority.

Requirements to join our team:

• Reliability with a strong work ethic and excellent attendance.

• Production or manufacturing experience (food processing, manufacturing, warehousing, construction, or farming experience a plus).

• Ability to regularly lift 55 lbs and stand for extended periods during a 12hr shift in a semi-dusty environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent or successful completion of a company administered basic skills assessment.

• Must pass preemployment screens including background and drug screen.

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, ( (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.

Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world.

Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense.

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We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision.

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