Reachtruck/ Forklift Operator (with experience and certificate)

Robin; Moerdijk; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Robin is seeking skilled Reachtruck Operators for a modern Dutch logistics facility focusing on warehousing and distribution for non-food products. You will ensure safe and precise movement of goods using a reach truck in a high-bay environment.

The role includes inventory management, stacking pallets on racks up to 8 meters, occasional forklift support, and preparing shipments. Work is Monday to Friday 07:00–16:00, with occasional Saturday shifts and a chance to learn Dutch through on-the-job

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating reach trucks and forklifts.
• Valid certificates for operating forklifts.
• Good command of English in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach truck to place pallets on high storage racks up to 8 meters.
• Manage inventory and organize pallets within the warehouse.
• Provide forklift support when needed to assist warehouse operations.
• Prepare and organize shipments for transport.

Skills

Reach truck

Forklift operation

English communication

Job description

Join our client, a modern Dutch logistics leader specialising in warehousing and distribution for the retail sector. At the moment, they are looking for skilled Reachtruck Operators to ensure the safe and precise movement of goods within their high-bay warehouse environment.

The Role

In this position, you will be responsible for managing inventory in a large, modern warehouse dealing with non-food products. Your primary focus will be high-level storage and organizational support.

Core Responsibilities:

• Precision Handling: Operating a reachtruck to place pallets on high storage racks at heights of up to 8 meters.
• Inventory Management: Stacking and organizing pallets effectively within the warehouse.
• Versatility: Supporting warehouse operations with a heftruck (forklift) when needed.
• Shipment Preparation: Organizing and preparing goods for transport.

You’ll also have opportunities to grow your career and to learn Dutch. Lastly, you will also have full access to an employee portal for easy management of contracts, payslips, and documents.

You will primarily work in a one-shift system from Monday through Friday from 07:00 to 16:00. However, there might be occasional Saturday shifts (approximately once every 3–4 weeks) from 16:00 to 01:00. Note that these are stable working hours in a modern warehouse maintained at normal temperatures.

Requirements

• Technical Skills: Proven experience operating both a reach truck and a forklift.
• Certification: Valid certificates for operating forklifts are required.
• Communication: A communicative level of English.
• Reliability: The candidate should not have changed jobs too frequently (preference will be given to candidates who have worked for at least one year with each employer).
• Accommodation: Willing to live in a shared room and share common areas (kitchen, bathroom).
• B1 English