Manufacturing Tech II- Warehouse Support, D-Crew Dry
About The Position
This opportunity is for a Manufacturing Technician II – Warehouse Support within AFB International, a global leader in pet food palatability. AFB International develops and produces liquid and dry palatability enhancers. The role involves safely operating and becoming certified on a Counterbalance forklift, accurately transferring raw materials for dry shop stage, properly binning and storing finished products and raw materials, inspecting materials for quality defects, staging raw materials for the next shift, assisting dry blend production with material movement, and participating in cycle count programs. AFB International, part of Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI), emphasizes a culture where "Our People Matter" and offers an industry-leading benefits package.
Requirements
- Reliability with a strong work ethic and excellent attendance
- Production or manufacturing experience
- Counterbalance forklift experience required
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Food processing, manufacturing, warehousing, construction, or farming experience
Responsibilities
- Safely operating and becoming certified on a Counterbalance forklift
- Accurately transferring all raw material for dry shop stage and properly binning and storing finished product and raw materials
- Inspecting raw materials and finished goods for quality defects and staging raw materials for the next shift
- Assisting dry blend production moving materials as needed
- Participating in cycle count programs
Benefits
- Above-market wages
- Annual incentive/bonus program based on individual and company performance
- “Pay for performance” annual merit increases
- 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
- Additional opportunities to pick up extra overtime
- 401(k) with company matching (Dollar for dollar company match up to 4.5% and $.50 match up to 6%)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
