Packaging machine operator at Imperial Tobacco

Joure
Imperial Tobacco logo
Salary €18.23 / Hourly
Categories Logistics warehousing
Sector Production
Employment type Fixed-term
Work schedule Full time
Accepted languages English,  Dutch
Experience required
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Imperial Tobacco

Imperial Tobacco is one of the world’s largest tobacco manufacturers. The company focuses on the development, production, marketing, and sale of rolling tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, and rolling papers. It produces and packages well‑known premium brands for both national and international markets. Advanced production processes are used to ensure consistent quality and efficiency. High standards are applied across production, packaging, and quality control, making Imperial Tobacco a strong and reliable player in its industry. 

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You receive an all-in gross hourly wage of €19,69. This amount consists of your base salary of €18,23 per hour, supplemented with ADV allowance, holiday allowance, and profit sharing. Depending on your duties, you may also receive additional allowances, such as shift allowance, which can further increase your final hourly wage.


As a packaging line operator at Imperial Tobacco, you will work in one of the world's largest tobacco manufacturing companies. The factory in Joure produces and packages premium tobacco products for national and international markets using advanced, highly automated packaging processes. You will play an important role in ensuring production runs efficiently while maintaining high quality standards. From your first day, you will receive training and support from an experienced buddy to help you develop your skills and become an independent operator. We support you in taking the next step in your career and guide you throughout your journey. 

 

Your daily tasks 

You will be responsible for operating packaging lines and ensuring a smooth production process. You will: 

  • Operate, monitor, and adjust automated packaging lines and conveyor systems according to production plans and work instructions 
  • Set up and convert packaging machines, peripheral equipment, and transport systems for different production orders 
  • Perform first-line maintenance and resolve minor technical issues and stoppages 
  • Check packaging and auxiliary materials for quality and quantity before use 
  • Identify and correct quality deviations such as weight differences, damaged packaging, sealing issues, and labeling errors 
  • Coordinate with technicians, warehouse employees, and colleagues to ensure continuous production and support new operators when needed 

 

Your working schedule 

You will work from Monday to Friday in a three-shift rotation system: 

  • Morning shift: 05:45 - 13:30 
  • Night shift: 21:45 - 05:45 
  • Afternoon shift: 13:45 - 21:45 (Friday until 17:45) 

The shift rotation follows a fixed pattern: morning, night, afternoon. 

 

What you need to bring 

You're motivated to work in a technical production environment and want to develop your operator skills. You have: 

  • Experience as an operator in a production or manufacturing environment 
  • Willingness to work in a three-shift system 
  • Ability to identify and solve basic production and machine issues 
  • Interest in machine operation, quality control, and production processes 
  • Driving license category B. 
  • Good communication skills in English and/or Dutch. 

 

Why this job fits you 

You enjoy working with technology and automated production systems. This job is perfect if you want: 

  • To work with advanced automated packaging and production lines 
  • To receive structured training and guidance from experienced operators 
  • To develop your technical and troubleshooting skills 
  • To gain experience in a large international manufacturing company 
  • To work in a stable long-term position with career growth opportunities 
  • To play an important role in producing well-known premium tobacco brands for customers worldwide 

Benefits Imperial Tobacco

Working at Imperial Tobacco means working for a large and well‑established international company. Employees work in a structured production environment with clear procedures and modern equipment. Training and guidance are provided to support safe and accurate work. There are opportunities to learn new skills and grow within different roles over time. Teamwork, responsibility, and quality are important in daily work, offering a stable workplace where people can build experience and develop a long‑term career.

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