AFB International - Manufacturing Technician I - A Crew Dry

AFB International•Aurora, MO

55d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

AFB International – Where We Make Pet Food Taste Great! Joining our team as a Manufacturing Technician I - Dry - A Crew, you will commit to: A Crew Shift Hours: 6 am-6 pm; Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday. Prioritizing safety while setting up, operating, and monitoring machinery, performing adjustments, and troubleshooting minor issues to maintain smooth operations. Conducting rigorous quality control checks to uphold high standards. Accurately logging production data, machine performance, and downtime for continuous improvement. Packaging dry goods with precision and care. Collaborating closely with teams to ensure seamless handoffs during shift change, and equipment repair.

Requirements

Reliability with a strong work ethic and excellent attendance.
Production or manufacturing experience (food processing, manufacturing, warehousing, construction, or farming experience a plus).
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

Production or manufacturing experience (food processing, manufacturing, warehousing, construction, or farming experience a plus).

Responsibilities

Prioritizing safety while setting up, operating, and monitoring machinery, performing adjustments, and troubleshooting minor issues to maintain smooth operations.
Conducting rigorous quality control checks to uphold high standards.
Accurately logging production data, machine performance, and downtime for continuous improvement.
Packaging dry goods with precision and care.
Collaborating closely with teams to ensure seamless handoffs during shift change, and equipment repair.

Benefits

Above-market wages (starting wage $20.00).
Annual incentive/bonus program based on individual and company performance.
“Pay for performance” annual merit increases.
Our 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. Plus, additional opportunities to pick up extra overtime.
401(k) with company matching—building your financial future together (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—your safety and comfort are our priority.