Production Worker / EPT Operator – Cheese Packaging

Nederland. AB; Veenendaal; On-site; EUR 44,166,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transport to work

Electric bike rental option

Weekly payments

SNF-certified housing and insurance

Employee portal access

Language courses and forklift training

Job summary

Nederland. AB is hiring for a Production Worker / EPT Operator in a modern, highly automated cheese packaging environment. You will support the Machine Operator, monitor lines, perform quality checks, and handle internal logistics with an EPT over a 36-hour, two-shift week.

Training is provided and growth into a Packaging Machine Operator role is possible. Basic pay is €17.13 gross per hour plus shift allowances. 130% pay between 18:00 and 22:00; 140% pay between 22:00 and 07:00.

Qualifications

• Fluent English; Dutch language skills are an advantage.
• Valid EPT certificate.
• Technical insight and willingness to learn how automated production machines work.
• Ability to follow strict hygiene and quality procedures.
• Experience in food production is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Machine Operator and monitor automated cheese packaging lines.
• Check product quality and register production information.
• Use an EPT to move materials and support internal logistics.
• Identify minor technical issues and assist with basic maintenance.
• Follow strict hygiene, food safety and quality procedures.

Skills

English (communicative)

Dutch (advantage)

EPT certificate

Technical insight

Willingness to learn

Hygiene/quality discipline

Two-shift readiness

Tools

EPT equipment

Job description

Intro

Looking for a well-paid production job in a modern, highly automated cheese factory? Earn €17.13 gross per hour plus shift allowances, work with advanced packaging robots, and develop your technical skills with the opportunity to become a Packaging Machine Operator.

This is what you will do

As a Production Worker / EPT Operator, you will work in a modern cheese packaging department where advanced machines and robots handle much of the production process. Robots transport the cheese to the packaging lines, automated machines package the products, and robotic systems stack finished goods onto pallets. Your role is to support the Machine Operator, monitor the production process, and ensure everything runs smoothly, safely, and according to strict food safety standards.

You will work 36 hours per week in a two-shift system, Monday to Friday. The basic salary is €17.13 gross per hour, with additional allowances depending on the hours worked. Hours between 18:00 and 22:00 are paid at 130%, while hours between 22:00 and 07:00 are paid at 140%. You will receive proper training and have the opportunity to develop into a Packaging Machine Operator.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Machine Operator and monitoring automated cheese packaging lines

• Checking product quality and registering production information

• Using an EPT to move materials and support internal logistics

• Identifying minor technical issues and assisting with basic maintenance

• Following strict hygiene, food safety, and quality procedures

This is what we expect from you

• Communicative English; Dutch language skills are an advantage

• Valid EPT certificate

• Technical insight and willingness to learn how automated production machines work

• Accuracy, responsibility, and the ability to follow strict hygiene and quality procedures

• Willingness to work in a two-shift system; experience in food production is an advantage

This is your future workplace

Our client is a specialized Dutch company providing professional cheese processing and packaging services. The company combines traditional knowledge of cheese with advanced production technology, using automated packaging machines and robotic systems to handle products efficiently and maintain consistent quality.

The modern production facility offers a dynamic environment where innovation, teamwork, food safety, and technical development are important. Employees have opportunities to learn new skills and progress into more responsible technical positions.

This is what we offer

• Free transport to work (by car or bike) and the option to rent an electric bike for a small fee

• Weekly payments

• Accommodation and health insurance – SNF-certified housing (€129/week, double rooms) and insurance (€39.35/week)

• Support from a coordinator and access to the employee portal (contracts, documents, payslips, annual earnings statements, etc.)

• Opportunities for growth – language courses and professional training, e.g., forklift courses