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. Click here (http://afbinternational.com/about/) to learn more. Job Description The Animal Care Technician provides care and maintenance for all animals by performing the following duties in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) . Essential Duties and Responsibilities T he Animal Care Technician job duties include , but are not limited to, the job responsibilities listed below: + Provide c ompassionate care for all animals + Kennel and un-kennel dogs safely + Recognize animal behaviors/aggression /anxiety and report as necessary + Keep primary animal enclosures sanitized, clean, orderly and free of odors + Prepare food for feeding trials in accordance to guidelines + Conduct feeding trials in accordance to guidelines + Prepare food for animals not on feeding trials in accordance with guidelines + E nsure animals always have access to water + Exercise/socialize animals daily and abides by exercise program in place for all animals + Provide daily olfactory/natural enrichment to dogs and cats + Document necessary animal information for management or vete rinary staff + Complete daily assigned wing visual management charts and report necessary information at daily huddle + Groom dogs monthly , cats bi-monthly or as needed in accordance to guidelines + Obtain animal body weights in accordance to veterinarian guidelines + Take inventory of stock supplies as needed + Assist with acquisitions of new facility animals as needed + Conduct animal introductions in accordance to guidelines + Advise Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules + Abide by all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements and Safety Absolutes + Other duties as assigned Qualifications ​ Required: High school diploma or equivalent Desired: Bachelor’s degree in animal science Minimum of one year of animal care experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: + Ability to work safely and follow all established Safety Absolutes + Ability to treat animals with care and respect and feel comfortable socializing animals off leash + Ability to assess animal hea l th conditions + Ability to work independently as well as be a team player + Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction + Ability to write legibly and read documents 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; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear . The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds . Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 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 and outside weather conditions . The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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. Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value. Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense. Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/) We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision. 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