Job description
Production Workers, Forklift Drivers & Operators – EP de Graaf
Location: Putten, Netherlands
EP de Graaf is a poultry processing company looking for motivated employees for various positions within production, logistics and warehouse operations.
Open Positions
• Forklift Driver / EPT Operator
• Washing Crate Station Operator
• Packing Robot Operator
• Driver (Category T, C or CE)
• Production Worker
• Meat Packing Employee
• Sorting Employee
• Meat Cutting Employee
Job Responsibilities
Forklift Driver / EPT Operator
• Operating forklift trucks and EPT equipment
• Moving products and materials within the facility
• Supporting logistics operations
• Willingness to work on both forklift and EPT
Washing Crate Station Operator
• Loading crates into the washing station using a pallet truck
• Monitoring the washing process
• Manual cleaning of crates using a Kärcher machine when required
• Physically active work
Packing Robot Operator
• Operating the packing robot station
• Weighing meat products before packaging
• Monitoring packing processes
• Ensuring product quality standards
Production Positions
• Packing meat products
• Sorting products
• Cutting meat
• Working on the production line
• Supporting daily production activities
Requirements
• Good physical condition
• Ability to lift crates weighing 10–15 kg
• Communicative English language skills
• Polish or Romanian language also accepted
• Experience in logistics, production or a similar position is an advantage
• Motivation and willingness to work
• Readiness to work in a 2-shift system and overtime
• Own accommodation and transport preferred but not required
Salary
• Forklift Driver / EPT Operator: €14.71 + €0.85 ADV per hour
• Washing Crate Station Operator: €14.71 + €0.85 ADV per hour
• Packing Robot Operator: €14.71 + €0.85 ADV per hour
Shift Allowances
• 06:00 – 15:00 → 100%
• 15:00 – 00:00 → 100%
• 21:00 – 05:00 → 130%
• Overtime → 125% / 150%
• Saturday → 115% / 130% / 150%
• Sunday → 200%
Employment Conditions
• 32–40 hours per week
• Overtime available, including weekends
• Dutch health insurance available (€38.02 per week)
• Accommodation available if needed (maximum €147 per week)
• Transport costs covered or free transport provided
• Possibility to apply for Dutch healthcare allowance ("Zorgtoeslag")
Why Join EP de Graaf?
• Stable employment in the Netherlands
• Various positions available
• Opportunity for overtime and additional earnings
• Accommodation and transport support
• International working environment
• Long-term employment opportunities