Orderpicker- shoppers

Job Description

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About the Company

Our client, Albert Heijn, is the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands, with a 37% market share. Founded in 1887, the company has grown into one of the country's leading retailers, with stores in both the Netherlands and Belgium.

At the Albert Heijn Home Shopping Center (HSC) in Utrecht, employees prepare online grocery orders for customers. The distribution center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that every order is picked accurately and delivered on time. The company offers a friendly, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment where safety, efficiency, and collaboration are highly valued.

Job Description

As an Order Picker, you will rotate between different warehouse departments, starting in the Dry Goods (Houdbaar) section and later working in the Fresh Products (Vers) department.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Order Picking: Collecting customer orders using a handheld terminal (hand-picking system). Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Order Checking: Verifying that picked orders contain the correct quantities.
• Pallet Preparation: Stacking products safely and according to customer guidelines.
• Rotating between different warehouse departments to support daily operations.

Order picking is the main responsibility of this position.

Working Conditions

• Modern, clean, and well-organized warehouse.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Helpful job coaches and trainers available to provide guidance.
• Long-term employment opportunities.
• Training provided.
• Opportunity to work in an international company with colleagues from different countries.
• Free coffee, tea, and fresh fruit available throughout the day.
• Affordable meals available in the company restaurant.
• Lockers provided for employees.
• You may wear your own work clothes. In the cold warehouse, Workstead provides a jacket.

Shifts & Working Hours

The warehouse operates 24/7.

Typical shifts are:

• 06:00 – 13:00
• 14:30 – 21:30
• 23:00 – 06:00 (available after gaining experience)
• Average 34 hours per week (hours are not guaranteed).
• Overtime is available during busy periods.
• Breaks:
  • 2 × 15-minute paid breaks
  • 1 × 30-minute unpaid break

Employees are expected to be available Monday through Saturday, with the possibility of working on Sundays for additional pay.

Hours

34,00 per week (average, not guaranteed). Enddate of shift can change. Can be a summer dip of 10-15%

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good physical condition.
• Comfortable standing and walking throughout the day (approximately 8 km per shift).
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including heavy lifting.
• Minimum height: 1.70 m.
• No previous warehouse experience required.
• English, Polish, Romanian, or Spanish can be spoken on the work floor.

Compensation

Base salary (21+)

• €14.99 gross per hour

In addition, you receive:

• 9.04% ATV allowance
• Shift allowances
• Performance bonus
• Holiday pay (included in salary)
• Possible cold warehouse allowance

Estimated total hourly rate: €17.89/hour (excluding shift allowances and possible cold allowance).

Accommodation & Transportation

• Fully furnished accommodation.
• Accommodation is paid by Workstead until your employment contract starts.
• Company car available for commuting to work only (no private use).
• Bicycle available for €8.75 per week.
• Health insurance through Zorg en Zekerheid available for €39.96 per week.

Benefits

• Long-term employment with clear career progression:
  • Phase A: up to 1 year
  • Phase B: up to 2 years
  • Phase C: permanent contract phase
• Paid training.
• Weekly salary payments.
• Helpful coordinators and job coaches.
• International working environment.
• Stable working culture with excellent teamwork.
• Overtime opportunities during busy periods.
• Safety shoes (S3) provided if needed.
• Fresh fruit, free coffee, and tea available every day.

Important Information

• Arrivals are scheduled on Tuesdays.
• An introduction meeting at the Albert Heijn office takes place on Wednesday.
• Work officially starts on Monday.
• This is a long-term employment opportunity with excellent opportunities for growth within one of the Netherlands' leading logistics operations.

About the Company

About the Company

Our client, Albert Heijn, is the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands, with a 37% market share. Founded in 1887, the company has grown into one of the country's leading retailers, with stores in both the Netherlands and Belgium.

At the Albert Heijn Home Shopping Center (HSC) in Utrecht, employees prepare online grocery orders for customers. The distribution center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that every order is picked accurately and delivered on time. The company offers a friendly, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment where safety, efficiency, and collaboration are highly valued.

Requirements

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good physical condition.
• Comfortable standing and walking throughout the day (approximately 8 km per shift).
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including heavy lifting.
• Minimum height: 1.70 m.
• No previous warehouse experience required.
• English, Polish, Romanian, or Spanish can be spoken on the work floor.

What We Offer

Compensation

Base salary (21+)

• €14.99 gross per hour

In addition, you receive:

• 9.04% ATV allowance
• Shift allowances
• Performance bonus
• Holiday pay (included in salary)
• Possible cold warehouse allowance

Estimated total hourly rate: €17.89/hour (excluding shift allowances and possible cold allowance).

Additional Information

Shifts & Working Hours

The warehouse operates 24/7.

Typical shifts are:

• 06:00 – 13:00
• 14:30 – 21:30
• 23:00 – 06:00 (available after gaining experience)
• Average 34 hours per week (hours are not guaranteed).
• Overtime is available during busy periods.
• Breaks:
  • 2 × 15-minute paid breaks
  • 1 × 30-minute unpaid break

Employees are expected to be available Monday through Saturday, with the possibility of working on Sundays for additional pay.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are motivated, eager to work, and fit the above criteria, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join us and be a part of our growing team!