Operator

Job Description

Contribute to vaccines for animals. Work in a technical and super hygienic environment. As an operator in Boxmeer, you contribute to the health of farm animals and pets. The vaccines you mix save lives. You will do this in shift work. With shift allowances, without night shifts. An extra reward alongside the genuine Brabant hospitality. And if the collaboration works out well for both sides? Then you will receive a permanent contract from us after 1 year.

Are you our new:

Operator

Welcome to our team

We are the largest and most versatile pharmaceutical company in the Netherlands. For 130 years, we have been working on solutions for the greatest medical challenges. Development, research, production, and packaging, all here in the Netherlands. Together with 5,000 colleagues in North Holland and Brabant, we are building a safe, sustainable, and healthy future for both humans and animals. Our Animal Health location in Boxmeer is a global leader in vaccines and veterinary medicines. You will work in a production team of 6 to 15 operators, in a two-shift system without night shifts.

About the role

Working with medicines follows strict protocols. Hygienic, accurate, and safe. You understand how important it is to follow these guidelines. You therefore have a strong sense of responsibility. Working towards a healthier world can only be done together. Naturally, it is important that you can work well in a team. We value motivation to learn more than work experience. What you don't know yet, you will learn with us.

Responsibilities

You will be mixing and filling various vaccines for animals. You will do this in a cleanroom environment. A highly pure space where there is no room for contaminants. Filters remove microorganisms from the air. Hygiene and safety are therefore a top priority for you. To ensure this, you work with clear procedures, such as the GMP guideline. Your tasks may consist of:

• Setting up equipment in the cleanrooms.
• Preparing vaccines in our kettles.
• Supplying and removing products.
• Maintaining the machines.
• Registering deviations in the production process.

Your profile

• At least an mbo 3 diploma, for example in the field of process technology (Vapro-B), engineering, laboratory technology, or logistics.
• You can work accurately.
• Safety and hygiene are of paramount importance to you.
• You are used to working towards production deadlines.
• Good speaking and writing skills in Dutch.

We offer

The opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and humans, in a stable environment where collaboration and collegiality are paramount. Furthermore, you can count on:

• 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 located directly 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.

Animal Health

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive impact on animal care and the world's food supply, and we have a deep sense of responsibility to our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary medicines, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as an extensive range of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are active in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in approximately 150 markets.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day, 2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

08/20/2026

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