AFB Manufacturing Technician I, D-Crew ALQ

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 (http://afbinternational.com/about/) to learn more.

Job Description

AFB Manufacturing Technician – D Crew

Build Your Career. Make an Impact. Be Part of Something Bigger.

Are you a dependable, hands-on professional who takes pride in producing quality work? Do you thrive in a team environment where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are more than just words?

If so, we want to meet you !

We're seeking motivated Manufacturing Technicians who are ready to contribute to a high-performing team, develop new skills, and build a long-term career with a company that invests in its people.

Experienced professionals and career starters are both encouraged to apply. If you have manufacturing experience, we'll help you continue growing your career. If you're new to manufacturing but bring a strong work ethic, reliability, and a desire to learn, we'll provide the training and development needed to help you succeed.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Starting Pay: $20.00/hour

Night Shift Differential $2.50 Thursday through Saturday and $1.50 on Wednesdays

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) Bonus Opportunity

Annual Merit Increases

Built-In Overtime Every Pay Period

Industry-Leading Benefits Package

Stable, Year-Round Business

Clear Career Growth Opportunities

A Culture Focused on Safety, Respect, and Continuous Improvement

Work Less Days. Enjoy More Life.

Day / Shift Schedule

6:00 P M – 6:00 A M; Thursday, Friday, Saturday and e very other Wednesday

Our schedule gives you:

3-day and 4-day workweeks

More days off throughout the year

Approximately 8 hours of built-in overtime every pay period

Additional overtime opportunities available

This schedule provides the work-life balance many manufacturing professionals are looking for.

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll play a critical role in helping us deliver quality products to our customers while supporting our commitment to operational excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operating equipment safely and efficiently

Producing quality products that meet customer expectations

Following established safety, quality, and operating procedures

Identifying and communicating production issues

Participating in problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts

Supporting 5S workplace organization and housekeeping standards

Maintaining a clean, organized, "Showroom Ready" work environment

Learning and applying the Ensign-Bickford Operating System (EBOS)

Collaborating with teammates to achieve production goals

Contributing to a culture focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost

Who Succeeds Here?

We're looking for individuals who take ownership of their work and are committed to helping the entire team succeed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

1-3 years of manufacturing, production, or industrial experience (preferred)

Basic computer skills

Ability to work 12-hour shifts

Ability to stand for extended periods

Ability to safely and repeatedly lift up to 55 pounds

Ability to work in a dusty environment with varying temperatures

Reliable attendance and punctuality

Commitment to following safety and quality standards

Top Candidates Will Demonstrate:

Strong attention to detail

A safety-first mindset

Reliability and accountability

Positive attitude and teamwork

Problem-solving ability

Continuous improvement mindset

Willingness to learn and embrace change

Ownership mentality—seeing challenges as opportunities to improve

Why Our Employees Stay

Safety Is Our #1 Priority

We provide the training, equipment, and support needed to help every employee work safely and confidently.

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive health insurance options

401(k) with company match

Best-in-class Paid Time Off and H oliday benefits

Annual merit increases

Performance bonus opportunities

Long-term career stability

We Invest in Your Success

We provide:

Employee uniforms

Company-provided safety shoes

All required PPE

On-site showers

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities to grow your skills and career

Ready to Join a Winning Team?

If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for a place where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow—we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and help shape the future of manufacturing !

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, (http://e-bind.com) (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.

Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)

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.

AFB International (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/afb-international/)

AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business.

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