Cheese Cutting Operator
--Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands--
Do you have experience in food production? Do you love cheese and could happily eat it every day?
Great! Then we have the dream job for you!
Join our client - a respected Dutch cheese producer with a proud tradition dating back to 1896, when a local cooperative began crafting cheese from fresh meadow milk. Today, the company is known for producing a wide range of cheeses for the Dutch and German markets — from young to long-ripened, always made from high-quality local milk and handled with care.
You’ll work in the dry warehouse at a fixed temperature of 14–15°C, as part of an international team that values craftsmanship, precision, and teamwork.
Shifts:
- From 06.00 till 14.00
- From 14.00 till 22.00
- From 22.00 till 06.00
In the first months you will be planned in the first two shifts.
Responsibilities
- Operating and maintaining machines used to cut or de-wax cheese.
- Cutting or grating blocks or wheels of cheese into smaller portions
- Manually or mechanically removing rinds to reduce waste.
- Transporting cheese boxes using a trolley.
- Cleaning and sharpening electric tools according to HACCP standards.
Must Have
- Communicative level of English or Dutch
- Experience with EPT (Electric Pallet Truck)
- A valid driving license
- Good physical condition and ability to work in a warehouse environment
- Experience in the food industry (similar position preferred)
Nice to have, but not required
- Knowledge of HACCP procedures
- Additional languages
- Attention to detail and a passion for quality food
Why Choose a Job With Us?
Join a company where tradition meets modern logistics and where your contribution is truly valued. Together with our trusted partners, we make sure you have everything you need to focus on your craft.
Work in a renowned cheese production facility with a long-standing history and strong reputation across Europe
Enjoy a stable job with a clear schedule and a pleasant working temperature
Receive competitive pay and attractive shift and overtime bonuses.
Get access to comfortable housing and free transport to work, arranged by our reliable partners.
Be supported by friendly coordinators and a dedicated contact person who helps you settle in.
Develop yourself professionally with language courses and other training opportunities.
Join us and become part of a team where craftsmanship, quality, and teamwork make every day a rewarding experience.
What We Offer
17.23 € gross/hour as a starting rate
130% pay after 36 hours per week
200% pay on holidays
109.27% second-shift allowance
Stable full-time employment with long-term opportunities
Salary paid every 4 weeks, with the option for weekly advances
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company in the European food industry - a workplace where craftsmanship is valued, teamwork is essential, and every day brings new challenges (and the irresistible aroma of cheese!). 🧀
