Shape Your Future at VOELPKER
Family-owned since 1900 — a secure employer with a future in Saxony-Anhalt
Why VOELPKER
What sets us apart as an employer — and what awaits you here.
Family business, not a corporation
Owner-managed since 1900. Around 100 employees. Short paths, personal relationships.
A secure job with a future
125 years of tradition, EcoVadis Platinum 2025. Supplier to plastics, coatings, cosmetics and leather industries worldwide.
Fair pay, transparent rules
Attractive salary, holiday pay, quarterly bonus. Company pension plan (bAV), health promotion.
Modern plant
Own montan wax refinery, in-house analytics (HT-GC, DSC, XRF), pilot plant for specialty wax blends.
Training
Internal training, external industry seminars, real career prospects after the apprenticeship.
“To strengthen our team, we are looking for dedicated people who share our family values and want to shape our future together.”
Falko Preußer
Managing Director of Völpker Spezialprodukte GmbH
Apprenticeships
Start your career with a solid apprenticeship in the chemical industry. Five career paths, fair compensation, real prospects.
View apprenticeshipsExperienced Professionals
Bring your experience to a growing family business. Secure jobs, modern equipment, short decision paths.
View open positionsApprenticeships at VOELPKER
Start your career with a solid apprenticeship at an established chemical company. Learn from experienced colleagues, work with modern equipment and enjoy real career prospects after graduation.
Apprenticeship start: every year on August 1
Chemical Operator
3.5 years
Control and monitor chemical production processes, operate equipment and ensure the quality of our specialty waxes.
Chemical Lab Technician
3.5 years
Analyze raw materials and products in the lab, perform quality controls and support product development.
Machine & Plant Operator
2 years
Set up, operate and maintain production machines — the foundation of our manufacturing.
Industrial Clerk
3 years
From sales to purchasing to HR — learn all commercial areas of an international company.
Mechatronics Technician
3.5 years
Combine mechanics, electronics and IT — maintenance and optimization of our production systems.
Current Openings
For experienced professionals and career changers — find your position.
Production Worker (m/f/d)
Reinforcement for our production team. Experience in the chemical industry is an advantage, career changers welcome. Shift work required.
Job Description (PDF)Sales Representative (m/f/d) Europe
Managing and expanding our European customer base in wax additives. Willingness to travel and technical sales experience desired.
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