Logistics employee

Werkgever:
UBN Uitzendbureau
Regio:
Zoetermeer
 
Job Description
As a logistics employee, you will be working in the dispatch department. This department is the final stop for all books before they are sent out. Your job is to make sure every book reaches the right library in the Netherlands.
Do you have an eye for detail and recognize logical patterns?
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What does a typical workday look like as a logistics employee?

  • Together with your colleagues and supervisor, you'll go over the daily schedule.
  • An automated machine sorts the books on a conveyor belt.
  • You then sort the books into boxes using a paternoster machine (similar to order picking).
  • Once a box is complete, you prepare it for shipment.
  • After a final check, you pack the boxes and attach the correct shipping label.
Now the boxes are ready to be shipped to libraries across the Netherlands.
By the end of the day, you and your team have completed all planned tasks, and you leave your workspace clean and organized.

Job Requirements
  • You have some prior work experience in logistics.
  • You have a good understanding of logistical processes and a positive attitude.
  • You are able to work at a fast pace.
  • You are capable of performing physical tasks.
  • You have a good command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written.

Organisation
Our client offers a complete range of products and services for libraries or (school) media centers.

Salary and Benefits
Before books end up on the shelves in the library, a lot happens behind the scenes. As a logistics employee in Zoetermeer, you'll take on a variety of tasks. You receive the books, unpack them, and register them in the system. You also ensure that the books are delivered neatly and on time to libraries across the country for readers throughout the Netherlands.
You'll start with a gross hourly wage of €14,52, which amounts to a monthly gross salary of €2.359 based on a full-time schedule. You'll work full-time from Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

  • Starting salary: €14.52 gross per hour (€2,359 gross per month based on 37.5 hours per week)
  • Working hours: 08:00 to 16:00
  • Long-term position
  • Travel allowance: €0.23 per km if you use your own transport, or full reimbursement of public transport costs


Contact Us
Ready for a new challenge as a logistics employee? Apply now and discover the opportunities! You'll be responsible for ensuring that all books are sent out accurately and completely to the correct libraries. Applications are open until August 31, 2025.
For specific questions, feel free to contact Angela via email at angela@ubnuitzendbureau.com or call our office on weekdays between 08:30 and 17:30 at 010 - 484 13 62.

What happens after you apply?

As soon as we receive your application, we'll review your CV as quickly as possible.
If we see a match with our client, we'll call you to schedule an introduction — either at our office or via video call.
During this conversation, we'll discuss your work experience and your preferences for a new role. We'll also provide more details about the job and the company.
If there's still a good connection and you're interested, we'll immediately introduce you to the client.
If the client is interested in your profile, they'll invite you for a personal interview.
After a positive response from both sides, we'll proceed with signing your contract — either at our office or online, whichever you prefer.

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