Packaging Operator (Day Shift)

Packaging, Packaging Machinery, Production Environment

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Job Description

Are you looking for a challenging role where you are at the heart of the operation? At Animal Health, that is possible. You are open to learning and you have a drive to work neatly and accurately according to fixed procedures. You 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 2-shift service (mainly automated machines), one team works in day shift (mechanical and manual packaging activities), and a Maintenance & Reliability department that 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 in the areas of safety and quality, without this coming at the expense of output.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Performing preparatory activities 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 production startup
• Operating the machines according to instructions and procedures, including setting up and removing products, performing various in-process controls and registering them, monitoring safe and high-quality production, and order registration
• Ensuring the good technical condition of the machines by identifying disruptions, resolving minor disruptions, escalating process deviations, maintenance and cleaning of machines and associated workstations, and making improvement suggestions
• Guiding and training new colleagues

• 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

Working with us means working together with others to ensure the health of animals in an international working environment with great colleagues. You will 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% year-end 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 daily options.
• Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking availability.
• A contribution to your personal gym membership to support your vitality.
• A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, a break, or a moment of relaxation.
• Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
• Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
• Extensive career 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 evolving.

Please send your inquiry 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 are proficient in the Dutch language, both spoken and written;
• Occasionally willing to work overtime.

Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Pharmaceutical Production

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Not Applicable

10/29/2026