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40 years in the potato industry: Heike Haberkorn as HR manager!
Heike Haberkorn celebrates 40 years at Friweika in Weidensdorf – a look at her career and current job offers.
40 years in the potato industry: Heike Haberkorn as HR manager!
On October 25, 2025, we will take a look at the impressive life's work of Heike Haberkorn, who has worked at the potato processor Friweika in Weidensdorf since her apprenticeship in 1986. The human resources manager has experienced exciting developments in the almost 40 years that she has been working at the company and has established herself as the foundation of the company. She originally had other plans for the future after school, but she found her calling in the world of potatoes and never let go. Her career at Friweika began as an apprentice and now she heads human resources. In 2026 she can look back on four decades with the company.
But it's not just Heike Haberkorn who shapes the success story of Friweika, which is constantly looking for new talent. The company is currently looking for machine and system operators (m/f/d) for sauce production. The requirements are diverse: a technical background and flexibility are required, as is professional experience in the food sector. Applicants should have motivation, willingness to learn and the ability to work in a team. The willingness to work full-time in 2 or 3 shifts is also a prerequisite. Interested parties can apply directly to Heike Haberkorn via the Friweika career page.
Attractive benefits for employees
The benefits at Friweika are convincing. In addition to standard wages, employees receive a company pension scheme as well as holiday and Christmas bonuses. An end-of-year and attendance bonus is also offered. Particularly noteworthy is the assumption of costs for qualifications and training that help employees to develop further. There are also employee discounts in the potato house and free work clothing for commercial employees. For the bicycle enthusiasts among its employees, the company also offers bike leasing with a 1% discount.
The importance of skilled workers in the food sector is not only recognized at Friweika. According to the training page, there are numerous apprenticeships that have to do with the preparation of food. Professions such as baker, confectioner or chef are essential for catering. There is a desperate search for qualified specialists in restaurants and catering, as well as in bakeries and supermarkets, which, among other things, train specialist salespeople and clerks in retail.
The fact that the food sector is a dynamic and promising sector that offers a variety of career opportunities is evident not only at Friweika, but also in the numerous apprenticeships that are open to potential employees. The future of food production is exciting - and with a strong team like Friweika's you are ideally positioned.