Machine operator Food | Full time

As an Machine Operator, you ensure that the production process runs smoothly. You work together with colleagues in a clean and refrigerated/cool production environment. You set up and operate machines, monitor product quality, and resolve minor malfunctions. You always follow hygiene, safety, and quality regulations.

Responsibilities:
• Set up, operate, and monitor machines used in the production of meat products (cutting, grinding, mixing, and packaging lines);
• Check products for weight, shape, packaging, and labeling;
• Identify and resolve minor machine malfunctions;
• Perform first-line maintenance and cleaning activities;
• Record production and quality data;
• Follow hygiene, safety, and quality procedures.

You work in 2-shift rotations during the full-time week and have every weekend off. As a Machine Operator, you will work predictable shifts within a stable team. You can start quickly and will have opportunities to further develop your skills within this company.

• Salary between € 17,88 till € 19.94 an hour (based on 36 hours)/ € 20.38 till € 22,73 an hour including shift allowence);
• 14% shift allowance for 2 shifts;
• Overtime allowance of 25%;
• Additional allowances for working in refrigerated areas (up to € 0.62 per hour);
• 8.33% holiday allowance and 3.25% end-of-year bonus;
• Pension accrual from your first working day;
• Weekly salary payments, additional leave accrual;
• Travel allowance of € 0.23 per kilometer;
• Paid preparation time for hygiene;
• Use of personal protective equipment;
• Accommodation and transport available through the employment agency.

• You speak English;
• You have technical insight and experience with machines;
• You enjoy working in shifts and in a refrigerated environment;
• You follow hygiene and safety procedures;
• You are motivated, accurate, flexible and reliable.

Our client is a Dutch meat processing factory based in Beuningen (Gelderland) and was founded in 1959 in Nijmegen. Since 2012, the company has been part of the international Group with approximately 170 employees, our client produces a wide range of meat products such as cooked ham, bacon (including crispy bacon) and cured beef. The products are supplied to both retail and foodservice customers domestically and internationally.

The company is known for its high quality standards and is certified according to IFS and HACCP, among others. Food safety, sustainability, and innovation are key priorities. For instance, the company works with the Beter Leven quality mark and has invested in modern, hygienic production facilities.

In 2010, the old factory in Weurt was completely destroyed by fire. Two years later, a new, modern factory was opened in Beuningen. In 2020, the company temporarily faced a safety warning regarding fire prevention and storage. Despite those setbacks, our client has proven itself as a reliable producer of high-quality meat products. The company has won several international awards, including the Superior Taste Awards for their ham and beef carpaccio, among others.