Job Description
Are you looking for a challenging role in which you are right at the heart of operations? At Animal Health, that is possible. You are open to learning and have the drive to work according to fixed procedures, neatly and accurately. You contribute to the development of the Packaging department.
Are you our new Packaging Operator (Day Shift)?
Welcome to our team
At our Animal Health site in Boxmeer, which is part of the global Animal Health network, animal health products are manufactured and packaged. The Packaging department consists of 5 teams of just over 100 colleagues, of which one team works in the warehouse for secondary packaging materials, two teams work in a 2-shift system (mainly automated machines), one team works on the day shift (machine and manual packing activities), and a Maintenance & Reliability department responsible for the technical maintenance of the machines.
About the role
You will work within the day shift team (07.00 to 15.30) where machine and manual packing activities are carried out. You will work in an environment where safety is highly valued and work is carried out according to GMP (good manufacturing practice) guidelines. This means working according to procedures and guidelines on safety and quality, without this being at the expense of output.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Carrying out preparatory work at the start of an order, such as setting up and adjusting machines (printers, labelling machines and packaging machines), machine changeover, line clearance and various material checks prior to starting production
- Operating the machines according to instructions and procedures, including loading and unloading product, performing various in-process controls and recording them, ensuring safe and high-quality production, and order registration
- Ensuring the machines are in good technical condition by reporting malfunctions, resolving minor malfunctions, escalating process deviations, maintaining and cleaning machines and associated workstations, and making improvement proposals
- Coaching and onboarding new colleagues
Your profile
- Completed MBO3 vocational education, preferably in a technical field
- Preferably work experience in a production environment and experience operating machines
- Preferably Yellow Belt certified plus some experience with continuous improvement
What we offer
Working with us means working together with others to care for animal health in an international work environment with pleasant colleagues. You will have the opportunity to develop and show who you are. You can also count on good employment conditions, such as:
- Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
- 3% year-end payment and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
- Minimum of 35.5 days of leave.
- Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
- A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy options daily.
- Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking.
- A contribution to your personal sports subscription to support your vitality.
- A beautiful private park on the grounds, ideal for a walk, break or moment of relaxation.
- Mental well-being support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
- Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
- Extensive growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
- A workplace within an organisation that is continuously growing and developing.
Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Send your question together with the vacancy number and the title of the vacancy to this email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com. You can only apply via the website.
- You have a command of the Dutch language in speech and writing;
- Occasionally willing to work overtime.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Pharmaceutical Production
Preferred Skills:
Packaging, Packaging Machinery, Production Environment
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Job Posting End Date:
01/10/2027
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