Warehouse employee
Warehouse Employee role
As a Warehouse Employee, you’ll play a key role in the daily logistics process: from receiving and storing goods to order picking and preparing shipments. These are hands-on, fast-paced jobs where precision, safety and teamwork matter. Most positions are full-time and take place in 2-shift or 3-shift systems, either on a temporary or permanent basis.
Salary or hourly rate
- Permanent: €2,200 – €2,700 gross per month
- Temporary/Agency: €12.50 – €15.50 per hour (depending on experience, shift type and allowances)
Additional conditions
- Shift allowance (evening, night or weekend)
- Travel expenses reimbursement
- Opportunities to obtain forklift or reach truck certification
- Possibility to grow internally into team lead or operator roles
- Stable working hours and clear procedures
Skills & Competencies
Accuracy & Speed
- Order picking: selecting items using handheld scanners or pick lists
- Packing & labeling: preparing goods for shipment in line with customer specs
- Stock checks: supporting periodic counts and reporting shortages
Workplace Safety
- Safe handling: following lifting guidelines and warehouse rules
- Clean workspace: maintaining tidiness in your zone or workstation
- Incident awareness: alerting supervisors when safety risks are noticed
Team Spirit & Flexibility
- Task rotation: switching between inbound, outbound and returns when needed
- Communication: clear handovers and teamwork across shifts
- Adaptability: managing peak periods and supporting extra hours when necessary
What does a warehouse employee do?
A day in the life of a warehouse employee
06:00 – You arrive at the warehouse, scan in at the gate, and join the morning briefing. The team leader explains today’s priorities: two large outbound batches for a retail client, plus a late delivery to process.
06:15 – You start with inbound. Together with a colleague, you unload pallets from the dock and scan the goods into the WMS. You place them in the correct racks with the help of a reach truck operator.
09:00 – After a short coffee break, you switch to order picking. A handheld scanner guides you through the aisles. You move quickly but carefully — accuracy is key, especially with fragile items.
12:00 – Lunchtime! You join your team in the canteen for a well-deserved break.
13:00 – Back to work. This time, you help with packing and labelling. You fold boxes, seal orders, and apply the right shipping labels. A special export shipment needs extra care — you double-check the contents before signing off.
14:30 – Before your shift ends, you tidy up your workstation and help restock some supplies. You check tomorrow’s rota: another early shift, but a smaller order volume. Should be a lighter day.
15:00 – You clock out, knowing that hundreds of customers will get their order on time: thanks in part to your precision and effort.
Is this your next warehouse job?
Do you enjoy working in a hands-on environment where the day flies by? Are you someone who takes pride in doing things right the first time, whether it’s picking the correct item, packing it safely, or helping a teammate finish strong?
As a Warehouse Employee, you’re not sitting still. You move, you think ahead, and you make sure every box, pallet or shipment is in the right place at the right time. You don’t need a fancy degree: just a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the motivation to be part of something bigger.
If that sounds like you, this role might be a perfect fit.
Education & Career Development
Warehouse work is open to people from diverse backgrounds. Experience helps, but motivation and reliability are just as important.
Education & experience:
- No formal degree required
- Experience with scanning systems, WMS or logistics basics is a plus
- Physical fitness and attention to detail are essential
- Forklift or reach truck license preferred (or willingness to obtain one)
Development opportunities:
- Certification in equipment handling or warehouse safety
- Growth into roles like Team Leader, Operator, or Inventory Assistant
- Opportunity to join internal training programs or work toward permanent contracts
- Experience across different warehouse departments (e.g. inbound, outbound, returns)
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Warehouse employee FAQ
What are the main tasks of a Warehouse Employee?
The main tasks include receiving goods, picking and packing orders according to lists, and ensuring accurate shipment preparation.
What skills are important for a Warehouse Employee?
Key skills are accuracy, reliability, and the ability to work safely in a team, often using handheld scanners or forklifts.
What are the typical working hours for this role?
Hours are often full-time in shift systems, including early, late, and night shifts, with corresponding allowances.
Is previous experience required to apply?
Motivation is often more important than formal experience, as on-the-job training is provided for specific tasks and safety.
How can N&J Connect support my career in logistics?
We provide personalized coaching, match you with leading companies, and guide you from application to your permanent contract.
