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Production Operator | Food Sector

On-site in Cantabria·Added yesterday (last checked 19 Oct)

Agency
Nortempo

719 open roles

Overview

Salary
€9.67 an hour
Work mode
On-site, Cantabria
Hours
Rotating shifts, including nights · Monday to Friday
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience of 6 months as an operator in the food industry or manufacturing.
  • Higher Level Vocational Training is required.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Food handler's certificate.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience as a machinist on factory machines with screens and specific configurations is valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary: €9.67 gross/hour + night shift bonus.
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts: morning (6 a.m.–2 p.m.), afternoon (2 p.m.–10 p.m.), and night (10 p.m.–6 a.m.).
  • Initial contract through a temporary employment agency, with the possibility of permanent placement.
  • Immediate start.

The role

🚀 Join our team as a Production Operator!

Looking for a new professional direction? At Nortempo Santander, we are looking for people eager to learn, work in a team, and contribute their energy. This is your opportunity! 💫

What you'll do

🔧 What will you do on a daily basis?

  • Operation of specific factory machinery (cutters, gelling machines, or similar).

  • Manufacturing, packaging, sorting, packing, and labeling of the product.

  • Quality control and inspection of the final product.

How you'll work

Location: Peñacastillo.

Hiring process

After you apply for a job, Nortempo's recruitment team reviews your profile and assesses your fit for the position; if your experience matches what the company is looking for, they contact you to move forward in the process 1 interview

  • Nortempo is a temporary employment agency (ETT): the final stages are set by the client company.
  • Applying and taking part in their recruitment processes is free; they never ask for payment or any financial consideration.
  • Even if the job closes, your profile stays in their talent community and they may contact you for new processes.

About Nortempo

Nortempo is a Spanish staffing and recruitment company specializing in industrial, logistics, healthcare, and administrative personnel. Founded in A Coruña, it operates across Spain, providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to a wide range of sectors, including logistics, industry, healthcare, and retail.

For international professionals, Nortempo offers a direct entry point into the Spanish labor market, with a strong presence in Galicia and expanding operations across the country. The company's work culture is practical and field-oriented, and many roles (such as warehouse, transport, and industrial maintenance) are open to candidates with EU work authorization. While Spanish language skills are often required for client-facing roles, the company's scale and variety of positions make it a relevant option for those seeking operational work in Spain.

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