Production Operator (M/F/X)

Desobry; Doornik; Remote; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Desobry, a long-established biscuit and confectionery manufacturer in Tournai, Belgium, is seeking a Production Operator to join its team. You will prepare doughs, set up and adjust deposition and shaping equipment, monitor production, ensure product quality, and maintain hygiene and safety standards.

You will also record traceability data and communicate clearly during shift handovers. This role offers a structured, supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth through a

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial production, preferably in food processing or bakery.
• Ability to knead and shape dough with appropriate resting times.
• Capable of precise equipment adjustments and multitasking.
• Rigor, autonomy, and responsiveness to production contingencies.
• Knowledge of HACCP/GHP/GMP is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare doughs according to defined recipes and procedures.
• Adjust and operate depositors, rotary molders, humidifiers, and decoration equipment.
• Monitor shaping process and report anomalies.
• Record traceability data (FIFO) and check ingredient quality.
• Ensure clear handover of information between teams during shift changes.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with safety instructions.

Skills

Industrial production

Bakery/pastry experience

Kneading and shaping

Equipment adjustment

HACCP/GHP/GMP knowledge

Tools

Depositors

Rotary molders

Humidity control equipment

Decoration equipment

Job description

Join Desobry as a Production Operator and participate in the manufacturing of our high-quality biscuits and pastries at our Tournai site.

On a daily basis, you will ensure the preparation of doughs, shaping, and production monitoring, while guaranteeing product compliance with the quality, hygiene, and food safety requirements specific to our industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare doughs according to defined recipes and operating procedures: kneading, weighing, and resting times.
• Ensure the adjustment and operation of depositors, rotary molders, humidifiers, and decoration equipment.
• Monitor the shaping process, adjust parameters if necessary, and report any anomalies.
• Control the quality of ingredients before use and record traceability data (FIFO method).
• Ensure a clear handover of information between teams during shift changes.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in work areas and perform regular equipment cleaning.
• Rigorously apply HACCP, GHP, and GMP rules as well as current safety instructions.

Profile & Required Skills

• Experience in industrial production, ideally in the food processing or bakery/pastry sector.
• Proficiency in kneading and shaping processes (resting times, machine parameters).
• Ability to perform precise equipment adjustments and manage multiple operations simultaneously.
• Rigor, autonomy, and responsiveness to production contingencies.
• Strong team spirit and communication skills during shift handovers.
• Knowledge of HACCP / GHP / GMP rules is an asset.

Our Offer

You will join Desobry, a company with recognized expertise in high-quality biscuit and confectionery manufacturing, established in Tournai for several decades.

You will join a dynamic production team in a structured and supportive environment, with a temporary-to-permanent contract and real prospects for professional growth.