Food Production Technician (BA)

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Get stuck in, think for yourself and manufacture high-quality food! Do you enjoy hands-on work, are you reliable, and would you like to see how food is manufactured? As a Food Production Assistant (BA), you’ll be a key member of our production team. You’ll assist with various stages of the manufacturing process and learn how our products are made safely and carefully. During your two-year apprenticeship, you’ll gain valuable practical experience. You’ll be introduced to your tasks step by step and receive professional guidance along the way.

Contract type

Apprenticeship

Workload

100%

Working time model

Flexitime

Start of employment

01.08.2027

Hilcona AG

Bendererstrasse 21
9494 Schaan

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Language

German

What we offer

Work-life balance

We offer at least 5 weeks' holiday plus 15 paid public holidays and up to 6 optional bonus days. We have no company holidays at Hilcona. You organise your days off with your line manager and apprenticeship supervisor. 

Catering

Catering is very important to us: Special discounts for our trainees on lunch in our staff canteen, free fruit and promotions such as free chestnuts, ice cream or smoothies. High-quality products at greatly reduced prices are available in our outlet. 

Mobility

Benefit from convenient public transport connections (bus stop in front of Hilcona), attractive ticket subsidies, ample parking for cars, e-bikes and scooters, as well as a tool station for bicycle repairs – for sustainable and carefree travelling. We will also cover your costs for travelling to the vocational school.

Professional development opportunities

Hilcona will bear your training costs. You will receive a grant of CHF 300 for your own laptop. After your successful apprenticeship, you can expect great career opportunities and development prospects at Hilcona. And if you achieve a grade of 5.0 or higher in your final apprenticeship examination, you will receive an additional bonus at the Schaan site. 

Health

Your well-being matters to us: Benefit from our health management, company doctor, rewards for reliability, exclusive employee discounts in Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Vorarlberg, as well as subsidized fitness subscriptions—for health and leisure fun!

Company events

Experience unforgettable moments at our apprentice events such as the get-to-know-you days with all apprentices at the start of your apprenticeship, our three experience days in the fall or various workshops during your apprenticeship – celebrate together and make new contacts!

Your tasks

  • You will assist with the preparation and processing of raw materials
  • You will operate production and packaging machinery in accordance with instructions
  • You will check products and packing for completeness and quality
  • You will carry out simple tasks in food production
  • You will help with packing, labelling and preparing products
  • You will keep your workstation clean and tidy
  • You comply with hygiene, safety and quality regulations
  • You will work as part of a team and support your colleagues in their day-to-day work
  • You will learn to carry out work processes with increasing independence

What you bring with you

  • You enjoy hands-on work and are active
  • You’re reliable, motivated and keen to learn
  • You enjoy working with food and a varied range of tasks
  • You work meticulously and follow instructions
  • You’re physically fit and enjoy getting stuck in
  • You enjoy working as part of a team
  • You treat other people with respect
  • You’re keen to develop both personally and professionally

Any more questions?
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Stephano Kaiser
HR Business Partner

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This is what our application process looks like:

Thank you for your application! We have received your documents and will get back to you as soon as possible.

We would like to get to know you and your motivation better in the first introductory meeting – let us have a relaxed chat and find out together whether we are a good match.

In the second interview, we will get to know each other better and talk about your skills and the next steps at our company – we look forward to continuing our dialogue with you. For some positions, an assessment may still be required - if this is the case, you will be informed in good time.

Congratulations, you have won us over and we you! We are now finalising the process and look forward to welcoming you to our team soon.