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Junior Operator

€3,900
Vacancy Number: 2026-06342
  • • Fulltime
  • • Tilburg
  • • MBO 2

Vacancy information

As an upcoming operator in the Scent department at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) in Tilburg, you will play an essential role in producing high-quality fragrance components used in products worldwide. Working in a modern and clean environment, you will handle raw materials with precision and care, ensuring they meet the highest standards. This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to adapt to a 5-shift system while maintaining safety and quality standards.

What You Will Do:

  • Collecting: raw materials using a mobile weighing station based on detailed recipes.
  • Weighing: and processing ingredients with precision, sometimes handling up to 30 components per batch.
  • Mixing: and preparing fragrance materials for further production stages.
  • Operating: and monitoring equipment to ensure smooth and efficient processes.
  • Maintaining: a safe, clean, and organized workspace while adhering to safety and quality regulations.

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Salary
€3,900
Employment
Fulltime
Education
MBO 2
Location
Tilburg
Contracttype
Tijdelijk met uitzicht op vast

About the position

As an upcoming operator in the Scent department at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) in Tilburg, you will play an essential role in producing high-quality fragrance components used in products worldwide. Working in a modern and clean environment, you will handle raw materials with precision and care, ensuring they meet the highest standards. This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to adapt to a 5-shift system while maintaining safety and quality standards.

What You Will Do:

  • Collecting: raw materials using a mobile weighing station based on detailed recipes.
  • Weighing: and processing ingredients with precision, sometimes handling up to 30 components per batch.
  • Mixing: and preparing fragrance materials for further production stages.
  • Operating: and monitoring equipment to ensure smooth and efficient processes.
  • Maintaining: a safe, clean, and organized workspace while adhering to safety and quality regulations.

What we offer

At IFF, we believe in rewarding your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth and personal well-being. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

  • Hourly wage: €20.69 plus 30% shift allowance on all hours.
  • Temporary contract with a view to permanent employment.
  • Full-time position (33 to 40 hours per week).
  • 25 vacation days and 8% holiday allowance.
  • 13 ADV days and a 13th month in a flex budget.
  • Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer.
  • Work in a modern, international, and clean environment.
  • Equal pay principle matching direct colleagues’ employment terms.

Job Requirements

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual with a strong sense of teamwork and a commitment to quality in a dynamic production environment.

  • Proficient in Dutch and/or English (minimum level B2).
  • At least 3 years of recent experience as a production employee or operator. 
  • Physically fit, able to handle tasks up to 25 kg.
  • Willing to work in a 5-shift system.
  • Comfortable working with fragrances and chemical substances.

About the company

International Flavors & Fragrances is one of the world’s leading companies in flavors and fragrances. The Tilburg location, situated at the Kraaiven industrial area, is the largest production site worldwide. Flavors from the Nourish unit are used in beverages, confectionery, and baby food and fragrances from the Scent unit can be found in soaps, detergents, and premium-brand perfumes!

We believe in equal opportunities and our vacancies are open to everyone.

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