Poultry Processing Worker – Netherlands

Salary

  • Starting salary: €16.24 gross per hour (including 8.33% holiday allowance)
  • Base hourly wage: €14.99 gross
  • Salary depends on position and previous experience

Overtime Rates:

  • Hours above 42 per week: 125% (€18.73 gross/hour)
  • Hours above 44 per week: 150% (€22.46 gross/hour)

Payment

  • Weekly (every Thursday for the previous worked week)

Work Shifts

  • Multiple shifts depending on production:
    • 05:00 – 18:00 (start at 04:30)
    • 07:15 – 20:00 (start at 06:45)
    • 06:00 – 17:00
    • 05:00 – 06:00
    • 17:00 – 03:00 (cleaning shift)
  • Minimum 11 working hours per day (may vary depending on production)
  • 4 working days, 1 day off (reserve), or 5 working days by agreement with the employer
  • Vacation requests must be submitted at least 2 days in advance

Job Description

  • Processing chicken and exotic meat products in a chilled environment (approximately 10°C)
  • Working on the production line, including elevated workstations
  • Packing, weighing, cutting, and portioning meat products
  • Stacking crates weighing approximately 10 kg each
  • Working with knives and production equipment
  • Cleaning production areas during night shifts

Requirements

  • No language skills required
  • Good physical condition
  • Willingness to work in a cold environment
  • Ability to work in an international team
  • No facial piercings, earrings, beards, heavy makeup, or perfume permitted during work
  • Responsible and reliable approach to work

Location

  • Netherlands

Accommodation

  • €130–145 per week
  • Shared houses or apartments
  • Non-smoking accommodation
  • No pets allowed
  • Payment one week in advance (cash or bank transfer)
  • Own bed linen required (or can be purchased locally)
  • Recommended pocket money: minimum €50

Transportation to Work

  • Free transportation provided by the employer

Advantages

  • Dutch employment contract
  • Dutch health insurance: €38.02 per week (deducted from salary)
  • Free transportation to and from work
  • Long-term and stable employment
  • Opportunity for overtime
  • Weekly salary payments
  • Friendly international working environment

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