Prodction employee. The job for you?

You know how to get things done and are looking for a job that is as diverse as you are. Where you even are going to have a good time. Then check out our vacancies for Production Employees.

But what does a Production Employee actually do? To find out if working as a Production Employee is your thing, we list the most important facts - such as the duties and salary of a Production Worker - for you.

What is a Production Employee?

As a Production Employee, you are indispensable when making or processing a product. For example, you stand behind the buttons of a machine or put the finishing touches on a product before it goes out the door. From a bag of chips to a car tire or a complete bicycle. You can't think of anything better than the work of a Production Employee.

These are your duties as a Production Employee:

  • Setting up, checking and operating machines
  • Packing products
  • Quality control
  • Preparing orders
  • Replenishing stocks
  • Working on the assembly line
  • Cleaning up and separating waste
  • Keeping the workplace and machines tidy

It may sound a bit broad, but so is the work as a Production Worker. What exactly you do depends on the industry you work in, but versatile it certainly is in most cases! Read enough and got excited?

Curious about a work day as a Production Employee?

Because of the diverse work you will not get bored easily. As a Production Employee you always work in a team, so sociability is guaranteed. What time you have to set your alarm clock depends on the kind of company you will be working for. We always mention this in the vacancy. A factory is often open 24/7, so as a Production Employee you usually work in shifts. It is therefore important that you are flexible. The machines run day and night and sometimes that includes you. When you work a night shift, you get extra bonuses. A great way to earn money!

What skills does a Production Employee have?

Of course, everyone is different, but most Production Employees have some things in common. For example, they are:

  • Accurate
  • Independent
  • Flexible
  • Team player
  • Responsible
  • Structured
  • Precise

Do you feel attracted?

What courses are there to become a Production Employee?

When you apply for a job as a Production Employee, you won't usually be asked for a piece of paper. Still, there are courses you can take to learn all about the work of a Production Employee:

  • Metalworking assistent (MBO)
  • Production technology assistant operator (MBO)
  • Mechanical operator (MBO)
  • Process operator A (MBO)
  • Production employee fresh industry (MBO)

Your new employer may ask you to take a certain course or training. For example, in the field of safety or hygiene.

How do you become a Production Employee?

So in most cases, you don't need training. This means that you learn all the tricks of the trade internally. An experienced colleague will work you in or, within some companies, you can take a training course that matches the production environment in which you work. What is necessary to work as a Production Employee however, is that you are in good physical condition. With this job, you won't be sitting still anytime soon.

What is the salary of a Production Employee

Then now you know almost everything about working as a Production Employee. But what does it slide? How much you earn as a Production Employee depends, among other things, on your age, knowledge and experience. This amount can increase over the years. An average salary is around €13,- gross per hour. 

Where do you work as a Production Employee?

As Production Employee, you can usually be found in a factory. And not just anywhere, but for example at one of our top employers, such as: Elho, Curtec, Tobroco-GIANT or SPS.

Can't you wait to get started as a Production Employee? Then apply quickly:

Or look for a vacancie yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a degree to work as a Production Employee?

Not necessarily, to work as a Production Employee it is in most cases not important to have completed an education. However, it is possible to get an education and this will be at MBO level. Often it is possible to follow an internal education, training or course.

What are the working hours in Production?

Often this depends on the employer. In general, you work in shifts and this means that it is also possible to work night shifts. So it varies per employer what is used within the company. The online vacancies always show what kind of shifts are involved.

How many hours do you work in this job?

For the Production Employee jobs, there are almost only full-time positions online. This means that you will be working 36 to 40 hours a week, but a few job openings will allow you to work part time. Often the job posting will also say something about working hours.

Where does a Production Employee work?

As a Production Employee you can work at different companies. For example, you can get work at one of our top employers, such as: Elho, CURTEC, TOBROCO-GIANT of SPS.