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Heerenveen
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24-36 per week
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Full-time, Part-time
Will you be at the heart of our award-winning cheeses?
The Field Operator performs a support function in the cheese production and reports to the 1st Operator and Head of Cheese Making. In this position, you will work part-time an average of 24 - 32 hours per week flexibly on alternating days in different shifts (06.00-14.00/14.00-22.00/22.00-06.00).
We always try to have the planning clear 2 to 3 weeks in advance, with possible changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
Do you have ambitions to continue learning and grow?
This position is an excellent step towards the position of Operator Cheesemaking.
Ambitions for more? During an extensive familiarisation period, you will work closely with experienced colleagues who will show you the ropes. After the familiarisation period, you will be given the opportunity to obtain your Food Technology MBO3 and VOB Cheese MBO4, in addition to the in-house courses and training offered by the Henri Willig Academy. So at Cheese Factory Henri Willig, you will not only start a new job, but your job will be the start of your own growth path!
What will you do
- Supervising the pressing and circulation process
- Processing the dust curds
- Taking care of pickling
- Applying the correct marks on the cheeses
- Checking cheeses (weight, damage, PH value), different values and freezing temperatures
- Monitoring the cheese and brine conditions
- Reporting process deviations, conditions, etc deviating conditions
- Cleaning of all equipment, auxiliary equipment and working environment
- Processing various administrative data in the ERP system
We ask of you
- experience in a similar production environment is a plus
- be able to work independently and have an eye for detail
- great sense of responsibility for compliance with safety, quality and hygiene regulations
- affinity with foodstuffs
- flexibility in terms of working hours and shifts
- good command of the Dutch language
What do we offer?
- attractive salary in accordance with the Dairy CLA (job scale 2 with a gross monthly salary of €2,703-€3,315 based on 36 hours excluding allowances).
- end-of-year bonus of 5% of your annual salary
- prospect of a permanent position with good performance
- a varied job in a pleasant working environment at a growing organisation
- a job in which you work together with nice, dedicated colleagues.
- a place where every day you work on a top product that is eaten all over the world
- the opportunity to develop yourself with our own Henri Willig Academy
- an excellent induction programme by experienced, dedicated colleagues
Are you interested?
Then respond with your CV or skills passport and a short motivation of what attracts you to working at Henri Willig. We are very curious about this!
About Henri Willig
Henri Willig is a fast-growing, independent livestock farmer, cheese producer, retailer and exporter that has been successful in the exclusive cheese segment since 1974. Henri Willig has a strong position in the national and international market for Dutch cheese and organic cheese specialities. The total organisation comprises a livestock farm, 2 cheese dairies, 39 shops, a Grand Cafe and a webshop.
At Henri Willig, we actively invest in the development of our employees. Through our Henri Willig Academy, we offer internal training programmes to increase knowledge and skills. In addition, we work with Good Habbitz to attend external courses and training, so that everyone can grow both personally and professionally.
Frequently asked questions
You will work an average of 24-36 hours per week, flexible on varying days and shifts.
You will oversee the pressing and turning process, process dust curds, brine cheeses, check quality and record data in the ERP system.
Experience in a similar manufacturing environment is a plus, but there is also room for candidates with less experience.
You will receive a salary according to Dairy CLA, job scale 2 with €2,703 - €3,315 gross per month based on 36 hours, excluding allowances.
Yes indeed! experienced Cheesemakers are also welcome and will be graded higher on entry