Packaging Specialist Food

A challenging workplace in a fun team within a growing and profitable (international) organization.

What else can you expect from this vacancy:

• A one-year contract with a view to permanent employment

• The possibility to work part-time, at least 24 hours per week

• You will receive a market-conform salary of € 3,000 to € 4,000 gross per month based on full-time employment, 25 vacation days, and an 8% holiday allowance

• Flexible working options, including working from home

• You will receive a mobile phone, a laptop, and a travel allowance

• A good pension scheme

• As a learning organization, Normec Foodcare offers a continuous development program where you are encouraged to develop your talents

• Additionally, you will get access to our Online Academy with a choice of more than 800 courses that you may follow free of charge based on your personal interests

• Possibility to participate in a bicycle plan

• Collective health insurance with VGZ

• There is an active staff association with all kinds of activities throughout the year

The Normec Label & Specifications department is looking for a Packaging Specialist to support food companies and retailers with issues regarding packaging, sustainability, legislation, and specification management. You will work alternatively from the office, from home, or at the client's location.

As a Packaging Specialist at Normec Label & Specifications, you will work for diverse clients within the food sector. You will support them with complex issues surrounding packaging information, packaging specifications, compliance, and sustainability. In doing so, you ensure that packaging and associated documentation comply with current laws and regulations and are prepared for future developments.

You are responsible for assessing, managing, and optimizing packaging information and specifications. Additionally, you advise clients on topics such as food contact materials, recyclability, sustainability claims, and European legislation, including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). You ensure that organizations have their packaging administration demonstrably compliant and future-proof.

At Normec Label & Specifications, you will be part of a close-knit team of specialists in the fields of food labeling, specification management, and compliance. You will regularly collaborate on projects, for example, when setting up or taking over specification management, assessing packaging documentation, or supporting clients with compliance issues regarding packaging and sustainability.

You will work alternatively from the office, from home, or at the client's location. The clients come from all sectors within the food industry, such as meat, dairy, fresh produce, beverages, and convenience.

As a Packaging Specialist, you will be involved in, among other things:

• Checking and verifying packaging specifications and documentation

• Testing packaging against relevant national and European laws and regulations, food contact materials, and packaging legislation

• Advising clients on sustainability and packaging legislation, including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and other relevant European developments.

• Assessing supplier documentation and technical specifications

• Drafting, managing, and updating packaging specifications in various systems

• Entering and maintaining data in client and supply chain portals, such as GS1, Trace One, or similar systems

• Investigating and answering complex questions regarding packaging, materials, and regulations

• Identifying changes in legislation and translating their impact into practical solutions for clients

Normec Foodcare is part of Normec, a trusted leader in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) industry. Our expertise covers crucial areas such as water, air, and soil quality, fire, and food safety, whereby we ensure the highest standards for quality and safety in various sectors. Normec was founded in 2016 and is an ambitious, independent, and fast-growing organization with approximately 6,500 colleagues.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to contribute to our mission while simultaneously developing their careers in a dynamic, fast-changing environment. Together, we create solutions that have an impact for our customers and contribute to a sustainable future. The core of the Normec culture—informal, open, dynamic, and ambitiously entrepreneurial—is anchored in our GROWTH principles. We bring this to life with our The Normec Fit program, which ensures that not only our company grows, but also everyone who is a part of it.

Normec Label & Specifications, part of Normec Foodcare, supports food companies and retailers in the areas of labeling, specification management, product compliance, and packaging issues. With our specialist knowledge, we help organizations to comply with laws and regulations while simultaneously being prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

Interested? Let's meet!

Are you interested in this vacancy? Then we look forward to your application! We treat your data confidentially and ensure that you receive a response from us within five working days. For questions about this vacancy, you can contact the Recruitment team via recruitment@normecfoodcare.com. They will be happy to help you further.

The procedure:

• First telephone screening and further discussion of the vacancy

• Personal interview at Normec

• Reference check (after your approval)

• Second interview at Normec

• Discussion of employment terms

• Congratulations, you have found your new challenge

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