Are you looking for a full-time job in food production in the Bodegraven area? Velder, part of the international dairy company FrieslandCampina, is looking for motivated production employees to pack high-quality cheese. Experience in production is welcome, but the most important thing is that you are motivated, accurate and willing to learn. 

What will you do? 

As a production employee, you pack and check cheese. Your tasks may include: 

• Cutting, packing, sealing, weighing and labelling cheese 
• Checking cheese for defects and removing damaged parts 
• Checking packages for correct labels, clear prices and leaks 
• Packing finished products into crates 
• Preparing cheese and packaging materials 
• Monitoring the packing line and setting it up for a new product (for experienced employees) 
• Registering production data on forms 
• Cleaning the machines and your work area 

You will work with many types of premium cheese for supermarkets across Europe. Please note: the work area is cold, around 7-9°C. 

Working hours 

You work in rotating shifts from Monday to Friday. You have 3 breaks per day, 1 hour in total (unpaid). There is no work at Velder on weekends, but OTTO can offer extra hours at other clients. 

• Morning shift: 06:00-15:00 
• Day shift: 08:00-17:00 
• Evening shift: 15:00-24:00 

Salary 

• All-in gross hourly wage: €16.19 
• Base salary: €14.99 gross per hour 
• The all-in wage includes ADV allowance, holiday allowance and profit sharing 

What do we ask from you? 

• You are motivated to work in food production 
• You can understand and respond in English or Dutch 
• You are available to work in rotating shifts 
• You can work in a cold environment and stand during your shift 
• You work accurately and you like working in a team 

What does Velder offer? 

• A job at a stable, international dairy company 
• A clean and well-organised workplace with clear procedures 
• A stable schedule with no weekend work at Velder 
• Training in food safety (HACCP) and workplace safety 
• Forklift and reach truck training 
• A fully equipped canteen with kitchen, fridges, microwaves, free fresh fruit and free Wi-Fi (food cannot be bought on site, so bring your own) 
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow into other production roles