Pet Food Production Worker; clean criminal record

Overview

Saturn Petcare is a German company with a production facility in Hattem, the Netherlands, specializing in high-quality canned food for cats and dogs. The factory operates under strict safety and hygiene standards, producing millions of pet food cans every year for well-known brands.

• Paté Preparation Department:
  Preparing meat mixtures according to recipes; lifting and loading up to 20 kg of meat onto the assembly line; standing and performing physical work for long periods.
• Canning and Sterilization Department:
  Operating machinery that cans and cooks the pet food; moving carts with heavy products; monitoring production lines.
• Labeling and Quality Control Department:
  Operating labeling machines; checking finished cans for damage or defects; ensuring that all products meet quality and safety standards.

Because this is a meat factory, the environment can smell of meat and become warm during summer months, especially in the first two departments. Saturn provides extra water and drinks for employees. Protective clothing, shoes, and earplugs are provided by the company. There is a canteen on-site for meals or to bring your own food.

• Employees work 38 hours per week in a 3-shift system:
  • Morning shift:
    Monday–Friday, 07:00–15:06 (+15% allowance)
  • Afternoon shift:
    Monday–Friday, 15:00–23:06 (+15% allowance)
  • Night shift:
    Sunday–Thursday, 23:00–07:06 (+25% allowance)
• Overtime allowances:
  Weekdays 125%;
  Weekends 150–200%.

• Good physical condition (lifting 20 kg all day).
• Driver’s license required (for commuting and potential driver role).
• Criminal record (document required after start).
• No jewellery or piercings allowed on the job (for safety reasons).
• Motivation and willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work in shifts and departments when applying.
• B1 English proficiency.