Production Worker (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Group; Elmshorn; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a production-oriented professional to operate, monitor, and clean production equipment while ensuring compliance with procedures and quality standards.

You will document process checks, take samples, and perform basic maintenance. Experience with SAP and scanners is a plus; English knowledge is advantageous. The role spans production and adjacent areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Vocational training in a technical, skilled, or industrial field is advantageous.
• Experience in the food, chemical, or process industry is desirable.
• Technical familiarity with SAP and scanner-based workflows is a plus.
• Knowledge of quality standards, hygiene, and workplace safety is beneficial.
• Basic English knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and clean production equipment.
• Execute production orders per procedures and quality standards.
• Record process checks and production data.
• Take samples per established procedures.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Handle material movements and bookings using SAP and scanners.
• Check material labeling and ensure traceability of materials.
• Identify and report malfunctions and deviations; support corrective actions.
• Maintain orderliness, cleanliness, and safety in the assigned area.
• Assist with inventory counts and stock checks.
• Participate in 5S, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across production and adjacent areas as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Hands-on

Education

Vocational training

Tools

SAP ERP

Scanner systems

Digital booking

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Operation, monitoring, and cleaning of production equipment
• Execution of production orders in accordance with manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards
• Performing, monitoring, and documenting process checks and production data
• Taking samples in accordance with established procedures
• Carrying out cleaning tasks as well as basic maintenance and servicing activities within the scope of qualifications
• Handling material movements, production confirmations, and bookings using SAP and scanner systems
• Checking material labeling and ensuring the traceability of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products
• Identifying and reporting malfunctions, deviations, and opportunities for improvement, and supporting corrective actions
• Ensuring orderliness, cleanliness, and workplace safety within the assigned area of responsibility
• Assisting with inventory counts and stock checks
• Participating in 5S, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working flexibly across production and, when required, in adjacent areas such as warehousing, logistics, and shipping
• Taking on additional tasks as required by operational needs to ensure smooth production processes

Qualifications:

• Completed vocational training in a technical, skilled trade, or industrial field is an advantage.
• Professional experience in the food, chemical, or process industry is desirable.
• Technical aptitude and an interest in production and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP, is an advantage.
• Experience with scanner systems and digital booking processes is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of quality standards, hygiene, and workplace safety is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of English is an advantage.
• Strong sense of responsibility and quality awareness.
• Reliable, careful, and structured approach to work.
• Ability to work in a team and a high level of commitment.
• Hands‑on mentality and a practical, solution‑oriented approach.
• Flexibility and willingness to support different departments.
• Willingness to learn and openness to new tasks and processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.