Personnel placement in the food industry
We recruit production workers from Eastern Europe for bakeries, confectionery factories, frozen food factories, dairies, the fish industry and more
We from Zeitarbeit International have the right personnel for you! Hard-working temporary workers from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania are waiting for you as a production employee. We provide production assistants for the food industry from Eastern Europe for bread and bakery factories, dairies, meat processing plants, canning factories and beverage producers.
Production workers from Eastern Europe for filleting and processing, quality control, packaging and logistics.
Bakeries
Production staff for bakeries: Production of bread, rolls, cakes and pastries. Dough preparation, baking and packaging of finished products.
Frozen food factories
Production workers in the food industry help with the production, packaging and storage of frozen products.
Production workers from Eastern Europe work in the manufacture of dairy products such as yogurt, cheese and butter, as well as in milk processing and packaging.
Confectionery factories
Hard-working temporary workers and production staff from Poland and Slovakia are employed in the production, packaging and quality control of confectionery such as sweets, chocolate, cookies and other activities.
Packaging companies
Production employee Activities
Tasks and activities of production employees in the food industry
Working in food production requires diligence, a sense of responsibility and strict compliance with hygiene regulations. Production employees take on a variety of system-relevant tasks that contribute to the supply of safe food.
Preparation
- Raw material preparation (e.g. weighing, mixing, washing, peeling)
- Setting up and equipping machines and systems
- Ensure material supplies (e.g. packaging material, ingredients)
- Checking ingredients for quality and shelf life
- Cleaning and disinfecting workplaces in accordance with hygiene regulations
Operation of machines & production processes
- Monitoring automated production systems
- Manual or machine filling of foodstuffs
- Control of mixing, filling, baking or cooking processes
- Elimination of minor faults and production stops
- Documentation of process data and batches
Preparation
- Labeling, weighing and packaging the end products
- Checking the packaging for completeness and quality
- Picking and preparing for dispatch
- Operation of packaging machines and conveyor belts
Quality and hygiene control
- Visual inspections of the products (color, shape, consistency)
- Compliance with HACCP standards and internal hygiene regulations
- Reporting quality deviations to the QA team
- Keeping machines and workplaces clean
Do our production employees have a health certificate?
Every employee who works in food production requires an infection protection instruction according to § 43 Infection Protection Act (IfSG). This infection protection instruction is colloquially referred to as a health certificate. It takes place before work is carried out in this area for the first time and serves to prevent food-borne illnesses. The instruction itself is given either verbally or in writing.
All our production employees have an infection protection instruction. The instruction is mandatory for all persons working in the food industry. This starts with chefs, continues with kitchen assistants and service staff and extends to cleaning staff, production employees and packers.
Do our production employees meet the physical requirements for working in the food industry?
Work in the food industry often involves significant physical demands, particularly in areas such as manufacturing, packaging, and storage where production workers are typically employed.
The physical strain arises from several factors. Much of the work is performed while standing. Workers frequently lift loads, and many movements are repeated throughout the day, placing continuous stress on specific muscle groups, joints, and bones.
Our employees in the food industry understand the requirements both in terms of load capacity as well as on health requirements:
- Physical resilience for standing activities, work in a stooped position or repetitive work such as sorting, packing, labeling)
- Work under special environmental conditions, such as cool temperatures, humidity and steam, odor pollution, noise pollution
- Concentration and attention during routine work
- Good dexterity for sorting or packaging work
- Speed with consistent quality (e.g. assembly line work)
- Health requirements (no infectious diseases: instruction according to § 43 IfSG)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE), protective clothing (gown, hood, disposable gloves if necessary), hairnet, beard protection, safety shoes
Are you looking for production staff for the food industry? Send us a non-binding inquiry!
We support you with flexible personnel solutions, whether in the context of Temporary employment (temporary work), Recruitment from Eastern Europe or via contracts for work. Our employees are ready for action, trained and adapted to the high demands of food production, reliable, resilient and hygiene-conscious.
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Temporary workers from Eastern Europe for the food industry
Due to a shortage of skilled workers in Germany, there is a lack of production workers in the food industry, which is why many companies are looking for production workers in other Eastern European countries. When hiring production workers from abroad, such as Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and other Eastern European countries, companies can expect several advantages:
Compensating for labor shortages:In some regions of Germany and in certain industries, there may be a shortage of qualified workers, particularly for simple manual tasks. Hiring production workers from abroad can help to alleviate this labor shortage.
Diversity and cultural diversity: Employing foreign factory workers can increase diversity in the workplace and bring in different cultural perspectives. This can enrich the working environment and contribute to a positive corporate culture.
Flexibility: Foreign employees in production can often be more flexible in terms of working hours and work requirements. This can be an advantage for companies that need to adapt to seasonal fluctuations or irregular working hours.
Professional competence: Some foreign manufacturing employees may bring specialized skills or experience that are in demand in certain industries or work areas. This can increase productivity and quality in production.
language skills: If foreign unskilled workers speak German or English, they will be able to communicate better with colleagues and superiors. This facilitates integration into the working environment.
Cost efficiency: In some cases, foreign production workers can be hired at lower labor costs. This can be attractive for companies looking to reduce their production costs.
Work ethic and commitment: Foreign production workers who come to Germany to work can often be highly motivated and dedicated. They are often willing to work hard and focus on their tasks.
Tasks of production assistants in the food industry
Production assistants in the food industry, play a crucial role in the production of food. Their tasks vary depending on the type of food production, but can include the following:
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Preparation of the ingredients: Production assistants in the food industry are often responsible for preparing ingredients. This may include weighing, cutting, peeling, or mixing food ingredients.
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Production of food: You can work in the production of foods such as soups, sauces, pasta, baked goods, meat products or snacks. This includes mixing, kneading, stirring and cooking ingredients.
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packaging: Production assistants often pack the food produced into the appropriate containers, be it cans, jars, bags or other forms of packaging.
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Quality control,They are responsible for monitoring the quality of food products and ensuring that they comply with established standards and guidelines.
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Cleaning and hygiene: Cleanliness and hygiene are of paramount importance in the food industry. Production workers must ensure that their work areas and equipment are kept clean to ensure food safety.
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Machine operation: In larger food companies, production assistants can also operate and maintain machines for food processing and packaging.
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Storage and shipping: Some production assistants may help with the storage of finished food and shipping preparations to ensure that products are delivered to distribution points on time.
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