Are you a hands-on person who enjoys staying active and would like to work in a dynamic logistics environment? Then we are looking for you! As a Cross-Dock Warehouse Operative, you play an important role in the logistics process. You ensure that incoming and outgoing goods are processed correctly, sorted, and prepared for transport. Using an electric pallet truck, you move pallets to the correct location and make sure shipments depart on time to destinations across the Netherlands and Europe. No two days are the same. You will work in an environment where speed, accuracy, and teamwork are key.
Who are we?
Van Duuren is a modern family-owned company with a progressive approach to logistics. We are known for our personal approach as well as our strong pan-European network with
· 285 scheduled services across 39 countries,
· daily deliveries,
· and nearly 20,000 vehicles on the road throughout Europe.
Collegiality is central to our organisation: working together, supporting one another, and continuously improving are core values within our team.
What will you do?
· Loading and unloading trucks using an electric pallet truck
· Scanning and processing incoming and outgoing goods
· Sorting parcels and placing them on the correct pallets
· Checking labels, stickers, and destinations of shipments
· Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment
· Carrying out additional logistics tasks
What do you bring?
· You have a good command of Dutch and/or English
· You live near our location or have your own transport, as our site is only limitedly accessible by public transport
· You are physically fit and enjoy active work
· You are accurate and have an eye for quality
· You are available 40 hours per week
· You are willing to work in a three-shift system
What do we offer?
· A varied role within a growing international organisation
· An environment where you can learn the profession in practice from experienced colleagues who are happy to support you
· A competitive salary and attractive employment conditions
· Opportunities to further develop yourself within logistics
· An informal working atmosphere within a true family business where colleagues support one another
Location
You will work from our site in Vianen.
Interested?
Can you see yourself working as a Cross-Dock Warehouse Operative and are you ready for a new challenge? We would love to hear from you!
Please send your CV (and cover letter) to hr@vanduuren.com, for the attention of Naomi Meester.
We kindly request that no recruitment agencies contact us in response to this vacancy.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this vacancy.
What you get
A market-based salary
You will be working in a dynamic environment and we offer something in return. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive annual holiday pay, 26 holiday days, commuting arrangements and a good pension scheme.
A warm welcome within our family
New colleagues are given a warm welcome so that you feel at home with us as well and as quickly as possible. That is why you start the first week with an introduction programme and various internal training courses. You will also be given a tour of our Vianen and Badhoevedorp offices.
Focus on you
We believe it is important that you can bring out the best in yourself, but that we also bring out the best in each other. Your development is in your own hands at Van Duuren.
This is where you end up
Van Duuren is a family business with an innovative focus on its core business: logistics services. Its strength is a strong pan-European network. The 285 scheduled services cover the whole of Europe and currently cover 39 countries. Frequently Van Duuren departs on a daily basis, otherwise several times a week. Through its partners, Van Duuren has 791 delivery depots, from which it delivers 19,775 wagons all over Europe.
Jasper and Jeroen together form the management team. Together with the Management Team we provide leadership/steering for business development by: preparing new policy – setting policy goals/objectives – taking decisions – monitoring implementation plans – achieving results
Jasper en Jeroen van Duuren
Managing Directors
Your job application process
- You apply: We carefully review your application and let you know within two weeks whether we will invite you for an interview.
- First interview: During the first interview with the HR Manager & Supervisor, we will get to know each other.
- Second interview: If we are both enthusiastic we will invite you for a second interview.
- Proposal: If we are both still enthusiastic, we will make you an offer, including an appropriate salary and our terms of employment.
