Warehouse Worker (Albert Heijn)

Robin; Zaandam; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cold addition

Overtime addition

Night shift bonus

Weekend bonus

Weekly pay

Job summary

Albert Heijn’s Zaandam distribution center is seeking dependable individuals for heavy order picking across the day shift. You’ll lift items up to 20 kg and work with a modern voice-picking system, using an electric pallet truck to move goods between racks.

You’ll join either the Vers (fresh) or KW (dry) departments, with pay scales by age and various allowances, overtime and weekend bonuses. The role requires stamina, basic English (B1), and willingness to share accommodation if needed.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to regularly handle 20 kg items.
• Minimum height 1.70 m.
• Warehouse experience preferred but training provided.
• English at least B1 level.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders in Versa (2°C) or KW dry area using voice picking.
• Operate an Electric Pallet Truck (EPT) to collect products.
• Assist with loading, unloading and general warehouse duties.

Skills

Physical strength

English (B1)

Stamina

Shift flexibility

Job description

Join the team at Albert Heijn's Zaandam distribution center, a critical hub for delivering all food and non-food products across the Netherlands. This is a crucial role that requires physical strength and endurance, as you will be picking heavy orders (some items up to 20kg) throughout the entire day.You will be trained to use a modern voice picking system (available in English and Polish) and operate your own EPT (Electric Pallet Truck) to collect products from racks. We are looking for determined individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-target environment.

Key Responsibilities & Departments

You will be assigned to one of two critical departments:

• Vers (Fresh/Chilled Department): Working in a cold storage environment (2°C). Picking chilled food orders using the voice picking system. Operating an EPT to navigate the racks and collect products. Working towards set targets with support from dedicated coordinators.
• KW (Dry Goods/General Warehouse): Handling non-food and dry goods. General warehouse duties, including order fulfillment and loading/unloading.

Base hourly salary by age:

• Age 18: €9.15/hour
• Age 19: €9.15/hour
• Age 20: €12.42/hour
• Age 21: €15.48/hour

Further allowances include:

• Cold Addition (+€0.35 gross per hour (when working in the Vers department at 2°C)
• Overtime Addition +40% for all approved overtime hours.
• Night Shift Bonus +37% addition for night shift hours.Weekend Bonus +35% for Saturday shifts; +100% for Sunday shifts.

First payment is in the second week, followed by weekly pay cheques.

Shifts and Working Hours

• Dayshift: 07:00 - 15:30 (Monday - Sunday)
• Late Dayshift: 08:30 - 17:00 (Monday - Friday on KW & Friday on Vers)
• Nightshift: 23:00 - 07:00 (Sunday - Friday; no night shift on Saturday)
• Eveningshift: 18:00 - 23:00 (Saturday)

Important Holiday Note: Due to extreme demand during Christmas and Easter, it is not possible to take holidays during these periods.

Optional Driver Role

Drivers are responsible for transporting colleagues and maintaining the vehicle. This role involves a fee of ~€25 per week, but drivers receive €7.50 per week for cleaning and can use the car privately within the Netherlands (own costs).

Main Requirements

• Physical Fitness: The work is very heavy. You must be strong and in good physical condition (regularly handling 20kg).
• Minimum Height: You must have a minimum length of 1.70m.
• Experience: Warehouse experience is preferred, though not strictly required, given the intensive training provided.
• Accommodation: Willing to live in a shared room and share common area (kitchen, bathroom) Partner: Accept working in separate shifts and departments when applying with a friend or a partner
• B1 English