Warehouse worker SON

I Sourcing; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

PostNL is seeking a warehouse worker to help keep parcels moving during the busiest season. You will sort, scan, load and unload packages, operate around conveyor belts and ensure parcels are handled safely.

You will also help maintain a clean and tidy workplace. Responsibilities include placing packages on conveyors, sorting and lifting, scanning barcodes, labeling where needed, and transferring damaged items.

Qualifications

• EU citizenship is required.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• Comfortable with physically demanding parcel-handling work.
• Motivation, reliability and a good ability to work in a team.
• Flexibility regarding shifts and working days.
• Availability throughout November and December is required. Leave will not be available during these months because this is the busiest period of the year.
• Before starting, you will receive a Data Checker link to scan your ID yourself. Approval is required before you can begin work.
• Piercings and face jewellery are not allowed on site for safety reasons.

Responsibilities

• Place packages on the conveyor belt according to the applicable instructions and using the correct tools.
• Sort and/or lift packages according to different sorting criteria and stack them correctly.
• Scan the barcodes on packages.
• Apply barcodes or labels to packages where necessary.
• Recognize abnormal or damaged packages and transfer them according to the applicable instructions.
• Process packages that are not suitable for machine processing.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Keep the workplace clean and tidy.
• Move loaded roll containers.
• Lift packages while standing.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

As a warehouse worker at PostNL, you will help keep parcels moving during the busiest season of the year. Your work will include sorting, scanning, loading and unloading packages, operating around conveyor belts, and ensuring that parcels are handled correctly and safely. You will also help maintain a clean and tidy workplace.

Responsibilities

• Place packages on the conveyor belt according to the applicable instructions and using the correct tools.
• Sort and/or lift packages according to different sorting criteria and stack them correctly.
• Scan the barcodes on packages.
• Apply barcodes or labels to packages where necessary.
• Recognize abnormal or damaged packages and transfer them according to the applicable instructions.
• Process packages that are not suitable for machine processing.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Keep the workplace clean and tidy.
• Move loaded roll containers.
• Lift packages while standing.

Job Requirements

• EU citizenship is required.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• Comfortable with physically demanding parcel-handling work.
• Motivation, reliability and a good ability to work in a team.
• Flexibility regarding shifts and working days.
• Availability throughout November and December is required. Leave will not be available during these months because this is the busiest period of the year.
• Before starting, you will receive a Data Checker link to scan your ID yourself. Approval is required before you can begin work.
• Piercings and face jewellery are not allowed on site for safety reasons.

Employment Conditions

• A position with PostNL, a Dutch postal, parcel and e-commerce company operating in several European countries.
• Weekly salary payments.
• Accommodation available through the agency.
• Dutch health insurance arranged through the agency.
• Transport to work by agency car.
• Possibility of longer-term work for good performers.

Base Salary
€14.99 gross per hour
In addition to the basic salary, applicable shift, overtime and public holiday allowances may apply.
Shift Allowances
Monday–Friday

• 00:00–06:00: +30%
• 22:00–00:00: +20%

Saturday

• Throughout the day: +40%

Sunday

• Throughout the day: +100%

Allowances apply to the eligible hours worked.
Overtime

• Depending on the applicable period: +40%, +50% or +100%
• Public holidays: +200%

Working Hours
Evening shifts

• Usually start between 17:30 and 19:00.
• During several weeks around Black Friday, shifts may start around 16:15.
• Your daily start time will be communicated through the portal or by email between 12:00 and 14:00.

Night shifts

• 20:30–06:00
• New employees will initially work other shifts while gaining experience.

Occasional morning shifts

• Start between 06:00 and 07:30.
• Finish no later than 14:00.
• You will have the preceding evening off.
• Advance notice will be provided.

Flexibility regarding shifts and working days is required.
Accommodation & Transport
Agency accommodation is available, generally with two people sharing a room.
The accommodation costs are:

• €112.48–€159.86 per person per week
• Transport between the accommodation and workplace is provided by agency car.
• Teams travel with four workers per car.

Health Insurance
Dutch health insurance is arranged through the agency.
The cost is:

• €38.02 per week