Learn the grain-to-flour production process in Mechelen, operate and clean machinery, and check finished products. Full-time variable-shift work, with 25 days of annual leave, 8% holiday allowance and travel-cost coverage from 10 km.
The role
At our client company in Mechelen, you’ll learn the full production process, from receiving and processing grain to producing a range of flour products for the baking industry. The team will train you on the job; the onboarding period takes at least nine months. The aim is for you to become able to work independently. You do not need to know the process beforehand; you’ll learn it in practice.
Your tasks
- Receive and process grain into flour products.
- Operate, adjust and start packaging machinery.
- Carry out maintenance work.
- Clean production lines and the production area; vacuum when needed.
- Carefully enter required information into the computer and reply to emails.
- Learn to plan production, and inspect and assess finished products.
Work schedule
You’ll work variable shifts. Normal working hours fall between 07:00 and 20:00; during exceptionally busy periods, work may continue until 22:00.
What you bring
- At least the reasoning level associated with Dutch MBO (intermediate vocational education).
- Patience; onboarding takes at least nine months.
- A collegial approach, open communication and the ability to work independently.
- Living nearby is an advantage, but not a requirement.
- Physical fitness; you do not smoke and can climb stairs and lift without difficulty.
- Accuracy, critical thinking and a customer-oriented approach when producing food products.
- A practical, results-oriented approach, resilience under stress, the ability to think ahead and set priorities, and a calm response to busy periods or machinery breakdowns.
- Technical experience is not required, but understanding how machinery works is useful and can help you solve problems more quickly.
- The ability to work shifts.
What is offered
- Full-time work.
- Good pay.
- 25 days of annual leave and 8% holiday allowance for full-time work.
- A travel-cost arrangement from 10 km.
- Good performance brings a strong chance of permanent employment; the scope of duties may also be expanded.