Sanitation Technician

AFB International Sanitation Position

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.

AFB International – Where We Make Pet Food Taste Great!

Here's why you will love working for AFB International:

At AFB, Our People Matter—it's the cornerstone of our culture. We offer an industry-leading benefits package:

• Competitive sanitation wages $17.25hr
• 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 priority.

Requirements to join our team:

• Reliability with a strong work ethic and excellent attendance.
• Production or manufacturing experience a plus.
• Ability to regularly lift 55lbs and stand for extended periods, climbing, working at heights, and confined spaces 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.

Performs routine and functional cleaning and sanitizing activities in the production areas in the Aurora facility to maintain a clean and orderly condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. May perform the duties below personally, or through subordinates.

• Performs activities related to plant sanitation following proper procedures and schedules.
• Maintains documentation for all cleaning and sanitation activities, including chemical concentrations, ATP swab data, follow-up cleaning to environmental swabbing.
• Accounts for time associated with labor and supplies needed to perform tasks.
• Follows all safety and GMP requirements associated with cleaning activities, wears required personal protective equipment as required, follows lockout/tag out, electrical safety and confined space procedures as required.
• Ensures safe and proper use of tools and equipment; ensures tools are free of defects; maintains neat and orderly storage area of supplies; ensures proper storage/disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains current knowledge of cleaning method and procedures.
• Communicates/coordinates with other departments to ensure optimum, efficient utilization of downtime to properly sanitize production equipment/lines.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including assisting other members of the sanitation team where needed.
• Responsible for reporting and taking necessary action to prevent food safety issues from occurring.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Qualifications:

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Desired: 1+yr of experience in sanitation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions and procedures related to tasks.
• Knowledge of safety practices applicable to manufacturing environments and ability to follow designated safety procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety data sheets and hazard warnings associated with cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records relating to jobs as they are planned performed and completed. Skill to use electronic…