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Job Description
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 AFB International - Where We Make Pet Food Taste Great! At AFB, Our People Matter—it's the cornerstone of our culture. We offer an industry-leading benefits package. Here's why you will love working for
AFB International:
Competitive pay based on experience Annual incentive/bonus program based on individual and company performance. "Pay for performance" annual merit increases. 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 Tools and equipment provided Job Tasks Complete complex maintenance repairs/work orders Perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment Advanced system troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical Clean and sanitize any work area and equipment where work is performed, including critical control points Complete all tasks in work area on the master cleaning schedule and document Provides excellent internal customer service Set up and installation of high speed mechanical seals Boiler maintenance and troubleshooting including: safety, functionality, and controls Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuit issues, electro-pneumatic systems, control systems, motor control circuits, electrical and P&ID drawings Complete and record required daily wastewater tests Train lower level
Lock out/tag out Fall protection Emergency evacuations Inspect, wear and maintain appropriate PPE Ladder safety Spill containment and clean-up Confined space entry NFPA 70e
Arc Flash Food Defense GMP's Experience:
3+ years of maintenance experience in food grade manufacturing preferred Computer and microprocessors experience preferred (Microsoft Word, Excel) Knowledge of safety codes, electrical circuits, plant food safety requirements, NFPA 70e, isolation and elimination of energy sources Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities Experience with preventative maintenance programs Knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment Commitment to safety, quality, and reliability
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Physical Demands:
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and talk and hear; bend, reach, and pull. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Employees are often required to climb ladders.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The temperature in the plant varies seasonally and may be hot and humid in the late summer. The employee may be exposed to the weather outside the plant. The meat room remains cold temperature year round. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud in the production environment. PPE requirements apply. 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. Click here to learn about our 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 AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business. ⠀ Cawood Cawood is the UK's leading scientific group, recognized for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries. ⠀ Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets. ⠀ EnviroLogix EnviroLogix is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of tests for the rapid detection of GMOs and mycotoxins throughout the worldwide food production chain.
