We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide.
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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 tomeetyou!
We'reseeking 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.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
Starting Pay: $21.75hour
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.
DayShift Schedule
6:00PM – 6:00AM;Thursday, Friday,Saturdayand every 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
Additionalovertime opportunities available
This schedule provides the work-life balance many manufacturing professionals are looking for.
What You'll Do
As a Manufacturing Technician,you'llplay 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
Identifyingand 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'relooking for individuals who take ownership of their work and are committed to helping the entire team succeed.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
1-3yearsproduction experiencerequired
Ability to regularly stand and lift at least 55 pounds in a dusty environment with fluctuatingtemperature
Must work 12-hour shifts.
Ability to follow and adhere to proceduresregardingsafety, quality, attendance, job tasks, etc.
Basic computer skillsrequired
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 andHoliday 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?
Ifyou'relooking for more than just a job—ifyou'relooking 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.
For over 35 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need.
Headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri, USA, AFB has offices and production facilities around the globe, including the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, the Netherlands, China, and Australia. Our scientific approach and advanced technology help our customers maximize performance in an increasingly competitive marketplace. We deliver superior products and services that contribute to the health and wellness of companion animals worldwide.
AFB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (www.e-bind.com), a privately-held, family-owned, professionally managed technical business that traces its roots back more than 175 years.
