Field operator Cheese factory Heerenveen
Will you be at the heart of our award-winning cheeses?
The field operator fulfils a supporting function in the production of the cheese factory and reports to the 1st operator and Head of the Cheese Factory. In this position, you will work an average of 24 hours per week flexibly on alternating days (willing to work extra in holiday periods).
We always try to have the planning clear 2 to 3 weeks in advance, with the possibility of changes in consultation due to unforeseen circumstances such as extra production or illness of colleagues.
Do you have ambitions to continue learning and growing?
This position is an excellent basis for advancement to all-round employee, operator or team leader!
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
Do you recognise yourself in this?
- experience in a similar logistics / production function
- 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
- You speak (and read) Dutch fluently because all internal communication regarding safety, hygiene and other (quality) regulations is in Dutch
What do we offer?
- Attractive salary in line with Zuivel Cao (job scale 2 with a gross monthly salary of €2,579 - €3,163 based on 36 hours excluding allowances).
- year-end bonus of 4% of your annual salary
- Possibility 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. Curious what colleagues have to say about working at the Henri Willig Group?
- a place where every day you work on a top product that is eaten all over the world
- the possibility to develop yourself with our own Henri Willig Academy
- an excellent induction programme by experienced, dedicated colleagues
Are you joining our Cheese Family?
We are curious to hear your personal motivation! Tell us why you are excited to join us and how your knowledge, skills and experience fit this role.
Our application process
Apply online
1st interview (by phone or video)
Short tasting session
Trial day
Contract
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, 38 shops in the Netherlands, Germany and Austria, a Grand Café and a Webshop.