Join Our Team as a Forklift Driver – Cooling Storage in Kesteren!

WeFlex; Kesteren; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Transportation support

Paid breaks

Permanent employment possible

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Weflex is seeking a Forklift Driver for a cold storage facility in the Netherlands. You will operate Linde forklifts, load and unload pallets, move goods to production lines, and prepare orders for shipment in a 5°C environment with regular breaks.

You’ll work early shifts starting at 7:00 AM in a small, supportive team. Housing and transportation can be arranged if needed.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of forklift driving experience.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment, preferably Linde trucks.
• Physically fit and able to work in cold conditions (5°C).
• Willingness to perform various logistics tasks.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Proficiency in Dutch, English, or German.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload pallets.
• Move goods to production lines and prepare orders for shipment.
• Perform basic goods inspections and basic administrative tasks.
• Support other logistics activities as needed.
• Maintain safe and efficient warehouse operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Tools

Linde forklifts

Warehouse equipment

Job description

As a Forklift Driver in a cooling storage facility, you’ll be responsible for managing the logistics process inside a modern cold warehouse. You’ll work closely with a small, supportive team to ensure all goods are processed safely, efficiently, and on time. The temperature in the storage area is around 5°C, but you’ll have regular opportunities to take breaks from the cold. You’ll operate Linde forklifts and help keep daily logistics running smoothly.

Your day starts early, with your shift beginning at 7:00 AM alongside your colleagues. You’ll be loading and unloading pallets, moving goods to the production lines, collecting and preparing orders for shipment, and performing basic goods inspections and administrative tasks. You’ll also support other general logistics activities as needed. Teamwork is key, and clear communication with colleagues ensures everything goes according to plan.

If you enjoy hands-on work and thrive in a logistics environment, this is your chance to join a reliable employer and get started right away.

About the role

Your future employer is a modern and reliable logistics company with a strong focus on quality and teamwork. The company offers a positive work environment and is known for clear communication, quick placement, and full support. You’ll join a small, diverse, and committed group of colleagues where collaboration and respect are central values. Housing and transportation can be arranged if needed, so you can focus on your job.

What we ask from you

• At least 1-2 years of proven experience as a forklift driver (HT)
• Experience operating warehouse equipment, preferably Linde trucks
• Physically fit and comfortable working in cold conditions (5°C)
• Willingness to perform various logistics tasks
• Team player with good communication skills
• Proficiency in Dutch, English, or German
• Flexible, willing to work overtime (up to 1.5 hours per day) and occasionally on Saturdays

What we offer

• Hourly wage between €16.06 and €17.00, based on experience
• Full-time workweek (40 to 45 hours)
• Paid breaks (2 x 15 minutes daily)
• Possibility of permanent employment upon good performance
• Support with housing and transportation if needed
• Friendly atmosphere in a small, close-knit team
• Plenty of room for personal growth in logistics