Published on 14-10-2026
Machine Setter – 3 Shifts
Bring your technical know-how to a hands-on, full-time machine setter role in plastic packaging production in Hoogstraten, Belgium. This onsite opportunity is for someone who enjoys helping production run smoothly.
AST Plastic Packaging Benelux BV is a growing, medium-sized family business based in Heinsberg, with a team of around 100 employees. It produces high-quality plastic packaging for cosmetic, chemical, and food applications, supplying innovative products to well-known international companies. The company focuses on customer-oriented, advanced packaging solutions and values flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, collaboration, and personal development.
Set up blow molding machines for product changeovers, following production preparation specifications.
Determine and adjust machine parameters to support the required production setup.
Start up the machines when production begins on new or upcoming product series.
Support and monitor production as it runs, helping maintain a steady process.
Forum Jobs Worldwide Talent is part of Forum Jobs HR Group and connects international talent with Belgian employers through trust and personal guidance. For this opportunity, it introduces candidates to AST Plastic Packaging Benelux BV. Forum Jobs Worldwide Talent offers a welcoming point of contact for people exploring a professional move, with human support at the heart of the connection.
You may feel at home in this role if hands-on technical work, careful quality standards, and teamwork bring out your best.
Your background includes a completed technical vocational education or extensive, demonstrable experience in a technical occupation.
Production machinery is familiar territory for you, and you bring strong technical skills to your work.
You take pride in quality, show initiative, and are ready to keep learning and delivering your best.
When something unexpected happens, you can adapt and find practical ways forward.
You enjoy working as part of a team and are willing to work a three-shift schedule.
Here’s what you can look forward to in this opportunity:
Starting pay is €19 gross per hour, approximately €2,350 net per month. Higher pay may be possible depending on your experience and skills.
A shift premium of up to 12% may apply, potentially adding approximately €270 net per month. The exact amount depends on the company and working schedule.
Meal vouchers of up to €8 per worked day (approximately €160 per month) may be available, depending on the company.
A daily travel allowance may be provided, depending on distance and means of transport.
An end-of-year bonus may be approximately €1,900 net for a full year of work; the amount depends on the period worked.
Holiday allowance may be approximately €3,500 net for a full year of work; the amount depends on the period worked.
After four weeks of work, up to €125 of travel costs to Belgium may be reimbursed.
Benefits include performance-related rewards and social benefits, such as capital-forming benefits and direct insurance through salary conversion; fresh fruit each day; 30 vacation days per year and vacation pay; bicycle leasing; free work clothing and a laundry allowance; and individual development opportunities and internal career planning.
A five-day workweek is usual. Overtime may be rewarded with bonuses as additional pay or compensatory time off.
Accommodation is available for €110 per week and includes a furnished private room, water, gas, electricity, unlimited internet, and a washing machine.
Bicycle or other transportation can be arranged according to your needs, with costs communicated in advance. If transportation is required, its cost will be communicated clearly in advance.
Employment in Belgium is fully legal. You will receive personal guidance from a multilingual team and support with your arrival and practical matters in Belgium.
Interested in this machine setter opportunity? Apply and get personal guidance from a multilingual team with your arrival and practical arrangements in Belgium.
By appointment
Mon- Friday
8h30-12h30
13h30-17h30
Questions about this job, or would you like to apply? Contact the consultant in charge or fill in the application form below.