Receiving and Shipping Clerk

APL Logistics; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in global Cash Bonus Plan

Pension Plan

Regular trainings and development opportunities

Supportive working atmosphere

Benefits for birthdays, marriage, childbirth

Local and regional activities for employee engagement

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a Receiving and Shipping Clerk in Amsterdam. Responsibilities include managing shipments, verifying accuracy, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of warehouse experience and familiarity with WMS. Join a supportive team with excellent development opportunities and employee engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse experience, including shipping and receiving responsibilities.
• Experience in warehouse management systems (WMS) is a must.
• Strong attention to detail and experience in data entry.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Fluency in English; any other language skills are a plus.
• Strong time management, organizational, and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with carriers, warehouse staff, and customers to manage inbound and outbound shipments.
• Verify shipment accuracy, inspect for damages, and maintain detailed shipping and receiving records.
• Assist in scheduling deliveries, assigning dock doors, and preparing documentation.
• Support inventory checks, cycle counts, and audits to ensure data accuracy.
• Apply Lean 5S and Continuous Improvement principles to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

Job description

Join our team at the NEW Warehouse in Amsterdam Westpoort – Start date December 1st

Receiving and Shipping Clerk

The Receiving and Shipping Clerk is responsible for ensuring smooth and accurate shipping and receiving operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with carriers, warehouse staff, and customers to manage inbound and outbound shipments.
• Verify shipment accuracy, inspect for damages, and maintain detailed shipping and receiving records.
• Assist in scheduling deliveries, assigning dock doors, and preparing documentation such as blind tallies and bills of lading.
• Support inventory checks, cycle counts, and audits to ensure data accuracy.
• Apply Lean 5S and Continuous Improvement principles to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse experience, including shipping and receiving responsibilities.
• Experience in warehouse management systems (WMS) is a must.
• Strong attention to detail and experience in data entry.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Fluency in English; any other language skills are a plus.
• Strong time management, organizational, and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We Offer

• Participation in our global Cash Bonus Plan.
• Pension Plan.
• Regular trainings and excellent development opportunities within APL Logistics globally.
• Open team with a supportive working atmosphere.
• Various benefits for birthdays, marriage, childbirth, long service as appropriate.
• Office located in our Amsterdam warehouse.
• Local and regional activities focused on employee engagement throughout the year.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Supply Chain

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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Equal Employment Opportunity.