Are you looking for a job in food production in the Leiden area? W. Heemskerk fresh & easy is a family business that has been processing fresh fruit and vegetables since 1960. They make products like salads, soups and vegetable mixes for supermarkets in Europe. Experience is welcome, but the most important thing is that you are motivated, flexible and willing to learn. 

What will you do? 

You can work in the production and packing department or in the logistics department. Your tasks may include: 

·       Cutting fruit and vegetables following the instructions of the machine operator 

·       Packing products into boxes in the right quantity 

·       Checking that the quality of the products is good 

·       Putting stickers on products 

·       Moving materials in the department 

·       Telling the machine operator when there is a problem on the production line 

·       Collecting orders (logistics department) 

·       Checking orders and reporting problems (logistics department) 

Please note: the work area is cold, around 4-10°C, depending on the department.

Working hours 

The factory works 7 days a week, from Monday to Sunday. You work in 2 shifts, also on weekends. You have 3 breaks of 20 minutes per day (unpaid). 

·       Morning shift: 06:00-15:30 

·       Afternoon shift: from 15:40, the end time depends on the number of orders 

·       Optional night cleaning shift: from 00:25 or 01:35 until 06:00 (cleaning machines and working with cleaning chemicals) 

Salary 

·       Gross hourly wage: [add hourly wage] 

·       A higher hourly wage for the night cleaning shift 

·       Overtime is possible in the afternoon shift 

·       Your first training day (about 4 hours) is unpaid 

·       Travel costs are not paid by the client 

What do we ask from you? 

·       You are motivated to work in food production 

·       You can understand simple instructions in English or Dutch 

·       You are available to work in shifts, also on weekends 

·       You can work in a cold environment and stand during your shift 

What does W. Heemskerk offer? 

·       A job at a stable family business 

·       Training on your first day and support from the OTTO OnSite team every day 

·       Chances to grow, for example to Machine Operator, and to get a contract with W. Heemskerk 

·       Free coffee, tea and hot chocolate, and a canteen where you can buy lunch or heat up your own meal 

·       A discount on products like salads, soups and vegetable mixes 

·       Gifts a few times per year, for example at Christmas and Easter 

·       Warm clothes from the company are available with a deposit