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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

Cleaner/Packer

Job Tasks

+ Keep areas clean and remove trash

+ Keep area dust free, empty vacuum system and operate floor scrubber

+ Maintain 5S systems within the areas

+ Relieve breaks for the Packer

+ Complete all tasks in work area on the master cleaning schedule and document

+ Basic trouble shooting of equipment issues

Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Requirements:

+ Inspect, wear and maintain appropriate PPE

+ Safely use, store chemicals and maintain chemical labeling

+ Complete all tasks in work area on the master cleaning schedule and document

+ Assist the packer to prevent downtime and maintain exceptional customer service

Packer

Job Tasks

+ Obtain forklift certification and safely operate a forklift

+ Set up, operate, troubleshoot and sanitize the packer, supersack station, bag sealer, labeler and robot

+ Verify the condition of the sifter screen and complete required sifter checks

+ Complete all documentation including, but not limited to the check sheet, hour by hour sheets, sifter sheet and palletizing log

+ Maintain 5S for their area

+ Complete all tasks in work area on the master cleaning schedule and document

+ Basic trouble shooting of equipment issues

Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Requirements:

+ Inspect, wear and maintain appropriate PPE

+ Safely use and store chemicals and maintain chemical labeling

+ Follow safe lifting procedures

+ Follow all IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) procedures including but not limited to Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding and Electrical Safety and Fall Protection

+ Act as a safety ambassador, immediately reporting potential safety concerns

+ Complete sifter screen checks, following “stop line” procedures when deficiencies are identified

+ Ensure that bags are sealed and stacked properly on the pallet for good presentation to the customer

+ Act as a quality ambassador, immediately reporting potential quality concerns

+ Maintain good housekeeping and proper sanitation

+ Follow quality procedures including the utilization of metal to prevent foreign material from entering finished good products

+ Follow standard work in order to meet daily customer demand

+ Track performance and work to decrease production downtime

+ Work to control spills and minimize packaging waste

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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