AFB Sanitation Technician

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AFB International in Missouri seeks a Sanitation Technician to keep our production areas clean, safe and production-ready. You will follow GMPs, document cleaning activities, and support food safety and quality.

This role is ideal for dependable, hands-on individuals who value teamwork and continuous improvement. We provide training and opportunities to grow within a global pet food company and a dog-friendly workplace that supports our people and pets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year sanitation experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Keep production equipment and facility areas clean and sanitized per procedures.
• Follow GMPs and sanitation standards to prevent contamination.
• Record cleaning activities, chemical concentrations, and results.
• Work safely using PPE and handle chemicals and equipment properly.
• Maintain tools and storage areas in good condition.
• Coordinate with Production and other departments for downtime sanitation.
• Identify potential food safety concerns and report them promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Job Description

Help Us Keep Our Plant Clean, Safe & Production-Ready! Are you a dependable, hands-on professional who takes pride in cleanliness and attention to detail? Do you thrive in a team environment where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are more than just words? If so, we want to meet you! We're seeking motivated Sanitation Technicians who are ready to play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary manufacturing environment. Join a team where your work directly supports food safety, product quality, and successful production operations. At AFB International, we make pet food taste great! Our Sanitation Technicians play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and food-safe manufacturing environment. Experienced professionals and career starters are both encouraged to apply. If you have sanitation or manufacturing experience, we'll help you continue building your skills. If you're new to the industry but bring a strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn, we'll provide the training and development needed to help you succeed.

What You'll Do

• Keep It Clean: Clean and sanitize production equipment and facility areas according to established procedures and schedules.
• Protect Food Safety: Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation standards to help prevent contamination and ensure product safety.
• Document Your Work: Record cleaning activities, chemical concentrations, test results, and any follow-up cleaning needed.
• Work Safely: Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain Your Equipment: Keep tools, supplies, and storage areas clean, organized, and in good working condition.
• Work as a Team: Coordinate with Production and other departments to make the most of scheduled downtime and ensure equipment is properly sanitized before returning to operation.
• Make a Difference: Identify and report potential food safety concerns and take appropriate action to help prevent issues.

What Makes You Successful?

We're looking for someone who: Takes pride in cleanliness and attention to detail. Understands the importance of food safety and following procedures. Works safely and responsibly around cleaning chemicals and equipment. Can follow written procedures and accurately complete documentation. Communicates well and works effectively with others. Is willing to learn and follow established sanitation methods and safety requirements. Be part of a team that takes pride in keeping our facility clean, safe, and ready to produce quality pet food products!

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or GED. Desired: 1+yr of experience in sanitation prefered, not required.

AFE 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.

About the Company

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.

Headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri, USA, AFB has offices and production facilities strategically positioned around the globe in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, the Netherlands, China, and Australia. Our organization is comprised of a variety of departments including research & development, manufacturing & operations, quality assurance and sales & marketing.

AFB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc., a privately-held, family-owned, professionally managed technical business that traces its roots back more than 175 years. Above all else, AFB International values its employees, its customers, the animals they serve and the communities in which we do business. The cornerstone of our enduring legacy is stated in the EBI Core Values. AFB's global headquarters instituted a dog-friendly workplace, and the benefits have far exceeded our expectations!

The biggest changes we have noticed around the office are: Having dogs here makes us move! Now we have a reason to get up and take a walk outside for some fresh air. It’s amazing how we don’t do this when we are alone but leave it to Fido to make us get up and get in a little exercise. Having dogs here makes us talk! Who needs an icebreaker when you see fellow colleagues walking their beloved pooch? How can you walk by a wagging tail? The dogs make you stop and say hi. Many relationships have been strengthened by having dogs at work. Having dogs here makes us happy! In a fast-paced workplace, it’s easy to get lost in the daily grind. It’s amazing how many colleagues swing by the office of someone with a pet just to get some fur therapy. They put a smile on your face and remind you to not sweat the small stuff.

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