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Forklift driver: indispensable force in any warehouse
Are you handy with machines, do you have good spatial insight and do you enjoy working in a logistics environment? Then the position of forklift driver is for you. As a forklift driver, you are responsible for moving goods, loading and unloading lorries and keeping the warehouse tidy. A varied and responsible job in which safety, accuracy and speed are key.
Via Euro Planit, you can quickly find work with reliable employers in industry, distribution, engineering and logistics, among others. Whether you already have years of experience or have just obtained your certificate: we will find you a job that matches your skills and preferences.
What does a forklift driver do?
As a forklift driver, you mainly work in a warehouse, production hall or distribution centre. You drive a forklift truck to safely move pallets, crates or materials. You ensure that goods are stored in the right place in the warehouse or are ready for dispatch. You also work closely with warehouse staff, order pickers and planners.
You are responsible for carrying out internal transports safely and efficiently, with the aim of a smoothly running logistics process.
Typical tasks:
- Loading and unloading trucks using the forklift truck
- Internal movement of pallets, boxes and materials
- Supply and removal of goods at production lines
- Checking goods for damage or discrepancies
- Storing goods in the correct location in the warehouse
- Maintaining the forklift truck and reporting faults
- Working according to the applicable safety and quality regulations
Depending on your workplace, you work in day shift or shift work, and sometimes in the open air or refrigerated environment.
What sectors can you work in as a forklift driver?
Forklift drivers are indispensable in all sectors where goods are stored or processed. Euro Planit mediates forklift drivers for companies in such areas as:
- Logistics and distribution - Truck loading and unloading, internal transport
- Production and industry - Supplying machines and removing finished products
- Building materials and engineering - moving heavy or long goods
- Food and non-food - working in refrigerated environments or with long-life products
- Wholesale and e-commerce - fast processing of large volumes
We offer both temporary positions and jobs with the prospect of permanent employment. Whether you want to work full-time, part-time or in shifts: we will find the right match.
What do you need to become a forklift driver?
As a forklift driver, it is important that you work accurately and keep a good overview, even in busy or hectic situations. You know how to safely handle heavy loads and manoeuvre smoothly through narrow aisles or warehouse racks.
Requirements and attributes:
- In possession of a valid forklift certificate
- MBO work and thinking level
- Proven experience as a forklift driver is a plus
- Physically able to perform standing work and light lifting work
- Sense of responsibility and safety-conscious
- Ability to work independently and cooperate well in a team
- Good command of the Dutch language
Don't have a certificate yet? In some cases, you can obtain one via Euro Planit before you start.
Development opportunities for forklift truck drivers
The position of forklift driver is a versatile logistics role with opportunities for advancement. If you show ambition and a sense of responsibility, you can eventually progress to:
- Reach truck driver or combi-truck driver
- All-round warehouse employee with multiple responsibilities
- Logistics team leader or foreman
- Logistics coordinator or planner
- Internal transport worker in production companies
You can also obtain additional certificates, such as for the reach truck, stacker, VCA or working safely with hazardous substances. Euro Planit helps you find employers willing to invest in your growth.
Working as a forklift driver via Euro Planit
At Euro Planit, personal support is key. We listen to your needs and make sure you end up in a place where you can do your job with pleasure and confidence. With a wide network of logistics and technical employers in the eastern Netherlands, we ensure a reliable and smooth placement.
What you can expect from us:
- Access to current vacancies at reputable companies
- Professional guidance during application and placement
- Competitive salary, shift bonuses and reimbursement of travel expenses
- Correct processing of salary and contract
- Possibility of permanent employment with good performance
- Training opportunities for forklift truck, VCA and logistics
Our branches know the market and will be happy to help you.
Ready for a logistics role with responsibility?
Would you like to work as a forklift driver in an active, reliable working environment? Then sign up today at Euro Planit. We will make sure you can work safely, independently and with pleasure in logistics or production.
Take a look at our current vacancies or contact one of our branches. Together, we will make sure you end up in the right place.