About the company : J.G. van der Mey is a long-established company with over 75 years of experience in meat processing. Renowned for its high standards of quality and safety, the company serves both individual and professional clients in the culinary and hospitality industries. It specializes in a diverse range of products:
- Pork: Various cuts and processed products tailored to customer needs.
- Beef/Veal: Premium-quality meat cuts for diverse culinary uses.
- Poultry: Carefully prepared portions that ensure freshness and flavor.
- Lamb: Products for more refined tastes.
- Grill Products: A wide selection of seasonal and event-specific items.
J.G. van der Mey is committed to maintaining superior quality in all its production processes.
About the Jobs
Department 1: Forklift Operator
Key Responsibilities:
- Forklift Operations: Safely operating a forklift to move and organize goods within the facility.
- Logistics Support: Wrapping pallets and other general logistics tasks to ensure smooth workflow.
- Cold Storage Tasks: Occasionally packing products for storage in freezers or cold environments.
Conditions:
- Work includes more than just forklift operations. Flexibility for varied logistics tasks is required.
- Work is conducted in a cold environment.
Requirements:
Proficiency in English or Dutch.
Relevant experience in forklift operations.
Valid forklift operator certificate.
Department 2: Production Worker
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing Meat Products: Cutting, portioning, weighing and preparing products like bacon and ham according to customer specifications.
- Handling and Smoking: Hanging products on hooks for smoking, ensuring quality throughout the process.
- Machine Operations: Setting up, operating and adjusting various machines used in meat processing.
- Quality Control: Inspecting products to ensure compliance with hygiene and quality standards.
- Order Preparation: Packing, labeling and organizing products for shipment.
- Safety and Hygiene Compliance: Adhering to BHP standards and keeping work areas clean and orderly.
Hourly Wage: Initial base wage depending on age; potential for raises after the first 52 weeks.

Job offer requirements:
- Availability to work for at least 3- 6 months.
- Motivation to work: Overtime and Saturday work may be required during busy periods. During quieter periods, willingness to work for other clients is expected.
- Couples and friends are not guaranteed to work in the same department or shift. Work schedules are assigned individually.
- Employees in food production must NOT wear artificial eyelashes, nail polish, gel / acrylic nails, jewelry, or visible piercings. Fingernails must be kept short, clean, and well-groomed.
- Candidates who start from September onwards are expected to work during the Christmas and New Year period.
- No contraindications for working in low temperatures between 0°C and 5°C
approx.
+/- 0-5°C.
Inside
Clothing

T-shirt, warm sweatshirt, pants
Safety Shoes*
*Possibility to use footwear offered by our company. In case of cooperation lasting at least 8 weeks, footwear will be free of charge.
Breaks
2 x 15 min
1 x 30 min
Wages

Production worker :
Age 20+ : €14.99 gross hourly wage
19: €13.75 gross hourly wage
18: €13.00 gross hourly wage
Monday to Friday
| 00:00 – 06:00 | 131,5% |
| 06:00 – 18:00 | 100% |
| 18:00 – 24:00 | 131,5% |
Saturday
| 00:00 – 24:00 | 145% |
Sunday
| 00:00 – 24:00 | 190% |
Shift Allowance

Extra information
Parking available in front of the company
There is a canteen – free coffee and tea.
Location
Jagtlustkade 24, 2171 AG Sassenheim



