Operator at Velder

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Salary €16.06 / Hourly
Categories Machine operators
Sector Production
Employment type Fixed-term
Work schedule Full time
Accepted languages EnglishDutch
Experience required
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Velder

Velder is part of FrieslandCampina and focuses on processing and adding value to cheese. The company works with a wide range of high‑quality cheeses and cheese products. These products are supplied to retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. Velder uses modern production lines to portion, mature, and package cheese in an efficient way. Strong quality control and food safety standards are applied throughout the entire process, making the company a reliable partner in the cheese market. 

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You receive an all-in gross hourly wage of €17,34 . This amount consists of your base salary of  €16,06  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 or cold allowance, which can further increase your final hourly wage.

As an operator at Velder, you will work in a specialized production facility that is part of the world-famous FrieslandCampina family. They are one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the world and focus on high-quality cheese products. The company uses modern technology to process and add value to premium cheeses. They supply a huge range of cheese products to big supermarkets and global industrial markets. We give you the tools and professional support to succeed in this automated environment. 

 

Your daily tasks 

You will be responsible for the automated cheese storage and transport. You will: 

  • Work with automated transport and cheese storage systems. 
  • Monitor machine parameters to keep the production line efficient. 
  • Fix minor system errors quickly to keep the work moving. 
  • Check and maintain the highest safety and quality standards on the lines. 

 

Your working schedule 

You will work in three rotating shifts from Monday to Friday: 

 

  • Week 1: 06:00 – 15:00 
  • Week 2: 08:00 – 17:00 
  • Week 3: 15:00 – 00:00 

 

What you need to bring 

You like to be active and work with machines. You have: 

 

  • Experience in production work. 
  • A valid category B driving license. 
  • Flexibility to work in different shifts. 
  • Good English or Dutch skills. 

 

Why this job fits you 

You are a professional who feels energized and at your best in a positive workplace. This job is perfect if you want: 

 

  • To work for a big and famous dairy company. 
  • To handle many different types of premium cheese. 
  • To have a stable job who cares about work life balance 
  • To work in a place where your help is really valued 

Benefits Velder

Working at Velder means working for a stable and well‑organised food production company. Employees work in a clean and structured environment with clear procedures. Training and guidance are provided to support daily work and development. There are opportunities to learn new skills and grow within different production roles. Teamwork and cooperation are important, both within Velder and across the wider FrieslandCampina organisation. Velder offers a workplace where people contribute to quality products and build a long‑term career.

Stable planning
Microwave available in the canteen
Free Wifi on location
Forklift and reach truck training
Fresh fruit available
Fully equipped kitchen and canteen