Job detail for Packaging Operator (Day Shift)

Job Description

Are you looking for a challenging role where you are at the heart of operations? At Animal Health, that is possible. You are open to learning and have a drive to work neatly and accurately according to established procedures. You will contribute to the development of the Packaging department.

Are you our new Packaging Operator (Day Shift)?

Welcome to our team

At our Animal Health location 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 over 100 colleagues, where one team works in the warehouse for secondary packaging materials, two teams work in a 2-shift system (mainly automated machines), one team works in a day shift (mechanical and manual packaging activities), and a Maintenance & Reliability department is 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 mechanical and manual packaging activities are performed. You will work in an environment where safety is a top priority and work is carried out according to GMP (good manufacturing practice) guidelines. This means working according to procedures and guidelines regarding safety and quality, without compromising output.

**Tasks and **

• Performing preparatory work at the start of an order, such as setting up and adjusting machines (printers, labeling machines, and packaging machines), machine changeovers, line clearance, and various material checks prior to starting production
• Operating machines according to instructions and procedures, including setting up and removing products, performing various in-process checks and recording them, ensuring safe and high-quality production, and order registration
• Ensuring the machines are in good technical condition by identifying disturbances, resolving minor issues, escalating process deviations, maintaining and cleaning machines and associated workstations, and making improvement proposals
• Guiding and training new colleagues

Your profile

• Completed MBO3 education, preferably in a technical field
• Preferably work experience within a production environment and experience with operating machines
• Preferably Yellow Belt certified plus some experience with continuous improvement

We offer

Working with us means ensuring the health of animals together with others in an international work environment with great colleagues. You get the chance to develop yourself and show who you are. You can also count on good employment conditions, such as:

• Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 3% end-of-year bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
• At least 35.5 vacation days.
• Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
• A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy options daily.
• Excellent accessibility: the train station is right at our main entrance and there is ample parking.
• A contribution to your personal gym membership to support your vitality.
• A beautiful private park on the premises, 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 organization that is continuously growing and developing.

Do you have questions about this vacancy?

Send your question along 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 good command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written;
• Occasionally willing to work overtime.

Required Skills:

Agile Project Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Scrum Development, Architect Systems, Aseptic Operations, Business Process Design, cGMP Requirements, Customer Communications, Equipment Maintenance, Escalation Management, Forklift Training, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), HVAC Systems, Incident Management, Information Systems, Information Technology (IT), Instrument Handling, Logistics Warehouse Management, People Management, Pharmaceutical Processing, Pharmaceutical Production, Power Generation Equipment, Presentation Delivery, Process Technologies, Production Flow Analysis {+ 9 more}

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Job Posting End Date:

10/29/2026

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