Looking for a hands-on evening role where teamwork, learning and sustainability come together? As a Machine Operator at DO IT Organic, you’ll work with modern packaging lines during the evening, supportive colleagues and organic products that make a real difference. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow, this is a place where you’re encouraged to learn, improve and succeed together.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will work in our Private Label (Packaging) department in Barneveld, where you play a key part in ensuring a smooth, safe and high-quality production process. We are looking for a (junior) Machine Operator with an affinity for the (organic) food industry, available to start as soon as possible.

You will join the “dream team” at DO IT Organic, where making mistakes is part of learning and personal development is actively encouraged.

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Testing metal detectors and carrying out product checks after each production run

• Starting up and preparing machines for the next product

• Monitoring the production process and ensuring the correct film and labels are used

• Supervising colleagues during cleaning and line changeovers

• Checking box information, labels and product weights

• Resolving minor faults on the packaging machine (or ensuring they are resolved)

• Overseeing machine maintenance

• Supervising Packaging Operators

• Carrying out health & safety and personnel-related tasks (safe and hygienic working)

• Producing in line with customer agreements and production planning

You will always work together with another Machine Operator on the line, supported by packers, box stackers and a feeder.

In this role, you will mainly work evening shifts from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. We are looking for someone who is flexible and willing to be available on an on-call basis for four evenings per week. During the initial period, the number of evening shifts may be slightly lower.

Please note that evening working hours may be extended, depending on operational needs.

To reach your contracted hours, you may also work day shifts, for example by starting earlier in the day and continuing into the evening shift.

What will you bring?

• A hands-on mentality and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Accuracy, a results-driven mindset and strong problem-solving skills

• A good command of the Dutch or English language (Polish is a strong advantage)

• Availability in working evening hours and a proactive attitude towards team planning

• Technical aptitude and a genuine interest in learning everything about the machines

What do we offer?

When you join us as a Machine Operator, you will get:

• An engaging and hands-on role, available for 32 or 40 hours per week

• The opportunity to obtain various certificates (such as a forklift licence)

• Premium-free pension scheme: we pay your share!

• 24 holidays and 8% holiday pay (paid out in May).

• An annual profit distribution in case of a positive operating results (paid out in the second quarter).

• Automatic reimbursement of commuting expenses (€0.23 per km from 10 km), no need to submit expenses.

• The opportunity to buy STAK certificates with a permanent contract.

• Staff discount on a wide range of delicious organic products from our shop.

• A catered lunch every two weeks (optional) for a small contribution per lunch.

• Fun activities every 2–3 months organised by our staff association.

Curious about the salary?
During an initial phone call, we’re happy to give you an indication of the salary range for this role. The final offer will be tailored to your experience, knowledge, and responsibilities.

Who are we?

DO IT Organic has been working for over 35 years towards a fully organic food chain, together with more than 30,000 farmers and 180 suppliers worldwide. We offer more than 1,000 organic products: from food ingredients to private label and our brands La Bio Idea and Amaizin. We supply customers who choose quality, sustainability, and transparency. As a B Corp, we are actively committed to a better world and are looking for people who want to contribute to our growth and mission.

DO IT Organic is growing fast. We are expanding, professionalising and setting ourselves sharp goals to increase our impact even further. We are therefore looking for people who want to build, move with and contribute to our mission: a fully organic food chain, worldwide.

Our employees say, "Working at DO IT Organic gives me the opportunity to really make a difference in the future of our planet."

Interested or more information?

Ready to make an impact in the organic food sector? The sooner you apply, the sooner you can start contributing to our mission!

Not sure yet or do you have any questions? Please contact our recruiter Jonna Ryan-Voorendt via jobs@organic.nl.