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 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 means for recording data. Ability to carry out arduous tasks Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 55 pounds regularly throughout shift. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Appropriate PPE use required. Travel: This position is regional. The expected travel is none. 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. 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. Join AFB’s team of experts at our blog site to access and exchange information about the research, trends, and innovations moving the global pet food industry forward. Go to Blog