Logistics Technician (day shift)

JDE is part of JDE Peet's, the largest 'pure-play' coffee and tea company in the world, headquartered in the Netherlands. For over 265 years, we have been inspired by the thought 'it's amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee'. Today, we create opportunities in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of more than 50 coffee and tea brands. Think of characterful brands such as Douwe Egberts, L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Pickwick, and Moccona.

At Jacobs Douwe Egberts, we are 'Made to Stand Out'. We seize every opportunity to excel. Every day, we raise the bar, think smarter, and act even faster. We make an impact that is felt all over the world. Together, we make it possible for everyone to experience a unique coffee or tea moment. Push your boundaries and shape your career at JDE!

The maintenance technicians at JDE take care of maintaining and improving the safety, sustainability, availability, and reliability of the machines. As a Technician, you are responsible for performing large and small overhauls and inspections in the mechanical field and improving plans and execution. Your primary work area is our central Palletising and pallet storage, where we ensure the logistical handling of packs, collo, and boxes from the Packaging department. A large work area with a great diversity of machines and systems. Within the Technical Service, we are proud of our craftsmanship and the contribution we make to the production of the best coffee.

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and do you get energy from achieving success? Then you are a good fit for JDE. Our employees have been inspiring the international coffee world for more than 265 years. We love people who are not afraid to experiment and who keep going until it works. We value a strong opinion and encourage you to express it. We do all of this in an open and accessible environment in which you can grow as you wish.

For the position of Logistics Technician, we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• A completed MBO-3 education in the field of Mechanical Engineering or similar;
• With a mechanical background, the willingness to follow additional training in Electrical Switching;
• Willingness to work on Saturdays once or twice a month during production stops for repairs;
• Excellent mechanical craftsmanship, a principled attitude regarding safety, and insight into risks and how to handle them;
• Good Dutch communication skills, both oral and written.

Additionally, during the week, you support your colleagues at the various packaging lines within the organization. You are a connector between teams and people and can spar with different stakeholders to reach the best solution for all parties within the KBU. You are result-oriented, quality-oriented, and take initiative. You can work independently and hold your own during major tasks. You also support the improvement of (annual) plans and work orders together with the work planner. Experience in the food industry and Lean is a plus.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.