Your new role:
Mechanical Operator, you play a crucial role in the production process of fresh cheese. Your responsibilities include ensuring the production line operates smoothly, and that fresh cheese is processed and packaged correctly to create the final product. Here are your specific tasks and responsibilities:
- Operating the Production Line:
- You start, operate, adjust, and reconfigure the production line based on the type of cheese being made.
- Troubleshooting and Quality Control:
- You troubleshoot any issues that arise.
- Conduct line checks.
- Record production data in the system, including packaging quantities, cheese quality, and shelf life.
- Contributing to Improvement Processes:
- You actively participate in process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure that productivity, safety, and hygiene goals are met.
- Team Collaboration and Leadership:
- You work with a friendly team of approximately 8 colleagues, whom you also supervise.
- Delegate tasks, provide instructions, monitor results, and address any problems.
- Growth Opportunities:
- You have the potential to advance to the role of
Working as a Foreman, where you’ll have additional responsibilities related to planning, inventory management, quality control, and reporting.
What do you need to be successful? To be successful as a Mechanical Operator at Dejong Cheese, you possess the following qualities: • You can independently run a production line, have technical insight, and maintain a good overview • You have experience in leading a team, are a real team player & go-getter, and you work very hygienically • You are skilled in working with Microsoft Word & Excel • You have experience working in the food industry • You speak Dutch or English well • You have your own transportation to Alphen What do you get in return? As a Fresh Cheese Mechanical Operator, you receive an attractive employment package, which consists of:
- A 40-hour work week (negotiable). You work in a two-shift system from Monday to Friday (number of days per week is negotiable).
- Week 1: 06.00 hours – 15.00 hours
- Week 2: 14.45 hours – 23.30 hours
- A salary up to €3,100 gross per month (excluding allowances), depending on your age and work experience. You also receive 8% holiday pay, which is paid out in May.
- A 2-shift allowance of an average of 20% on top of your gross salary.
- 25 vacation days per year, which you can take in consultation with your supervisor. You are also entitled to the statutory holidays.
- A travel allowance of € 0.21 per km. You also receive a reimbursement for any parking costs.
- Good secondary conditions, such as a pension scheme, a collective health insurance, an accident insurance
Your new organization
The organisation manufactures a wide range of fresh and matured cheeses under private label and on request, in bulk packaging for the processing industry. In addition, It has his own artisanal goat cheese brand: Alphenaer. The quality of these Alphenaer cheeses is proven by winning various Awards at larger international cheese contests. They do all this with the highest achievable certifications.
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