Working in food through Flexdirect
The food industry is large and diverse. Every day, all kinds of food products are produced, processed, packaged and prepared for shipping. That takes a lot of employees.
Through Flexdirect you can work at various food companies in the Netherlands. For example, you might work in a production environment, bakery, packaging department or warehouse.
Depending on the position, you'll be making or processing products, operating machines, packing, checking quality or getting orders ready for shipping.
In the food sector there are opportunities for experienced employees, but also for people who want to start in food without experience.
Which food vacancies are there?
There are many different positions in the food industry. Flexdirect recruits employees for production, packaging, dispatch and logistics, among others. Flexdirect
For example, you could work as:
Food production worker: you help make, process or inspect food products;
Packer: you package products and check that they are ready for shipping;
Operator: you operate and monitor machines within the production process;
Logistics employee: you make sure raw materials and finished products end up in the right place;
Dispatch employee: you help receive and ship goods;
Quality employee: you inspect products and help ensure that applicable quality requirements are met.
The vacancies change regularly. View our current food vacancies to find out which positions are available right now.
Working in food without experience
Never worked in the food industry? For many positions, experience isn't always necessary.
For many tasks, motivation, reliability and working carefully matter most. At the start you'll receive an explanation of your tasks and the rules that apply within the company.
The exact requirements differ per vacancy. Some positions require experience or specific knowledge, while for others you can start right away.
Not sure if a vacancy suits you? Our recruiters are happy to help you figure it out.
Why work in the food sector?
Working in food is appealing if you like working hands-on and want to be part of a clear production process. Together with your colleagues, you make sure products are made and packaged on time and to the right quality standards.
There are also many different types of work. You can start as a packer or production worker and gain experience with other parts of the production process.
Many food companies work with different shifts. Depending on the vacancy, you might work, for example, day shifts, two shifts or multiple shift patterns. Some positions come with shift allowances. You'll always find the exact working hours and terms of employment in the vacancy.
