Workstead: A-Ware - Heftruck operator - Lopik
β¬16.37/hr
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A-Ware
Heftruck operator
β¬16.37/hr
π Temporary employment
Agency: Workstead
π³ Weekly paymentsπ Barneveldsestraat 44, 3927 CD RenswoudeView on Google Maps β
About the company
Who you'll be working for
Royal A-ware is a Dutch family-owned company with over 130 years of experience in the food industry. They produce and package cheese, fresh dairy, cream, and tapas, for local and international markets. The company emphasizes sustainability, quality, and safety in its operations. They are committed to long-term partnerships and growth, providing ample career opportunities.
About your position
Heftruck operator
As a Heftruck Operator at A-Ware in Lopik, you will be responsible for the efficient and safe internal transport of food products within the warehouse. This involves operating a forklift to move, load, unload, and stack various packaged food items, such as cheese and dairy products, ensuring optimal storage and preparation for distribution while strictly adhering to quality and safety standards.
Competitive gross hourly wage, paid weekly.
No youth wage: standard pay applies regardless of age.
Attractive bonuses, including an 8% holiday bonus, Zorgtoeslag, and shift allowances.
Stable employment with a well-established company with over 130 years of experience in the food industry, offering fixed shifts.
Accommodation is available at a weekly cost.
Ample career opportunities within a company committed to long-term partnerships and growth.
Transport to work is provided at no cost.
Working conditions
Day-to-day
Shift systemFixed shifts
Hours/week0β40h
Work paceMedium
EnvironmentIndoor, Normal temperature
BreaksMorning: 9:00-9:18, 12:00-12:30
Afternoon: 18:00-18:18, 21:00-21:30
Requirements
What we're looking for
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English: A2β
Dutch: No requirementsβ
Experience: at least 6-12 monthsβ
Qualifications: Heftruckβ
Driver's license: No inherent requirementsβ
Certificate of conduct: Not requiredIdeal candidate
Experience: Previous experience as a forklift operator, preferably in a food logistics or warehouse environment.
Safety Conscious: Strong commitment to adhering to safety protocols and food hygiene standards.
Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physical tasks, including sitting for long periods while operating the forklift and occasional manual handling.
Attention to Detail: Focus on accuracy in handling products and managing inventory.
Reliability: Dependable and punctual, capable of working fixed shifts.
Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Basic communication skills are preferred.
Remuneration
Your earnings
β¬16.37gross per hour (min.)
Pay for evenings, nights, weekends and overtimeGross per hour, from the collective agreement (CAO)up to β¬40.93
| When | Extra | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Evenings and nights | ||
| MonβFri 00:00β06:30 | +37% | β¬22.43 |
| MonβFri 17:00β24:00 | +34.2% | β¬21.97 |
| Weekends | ||
| Saturday 00:00β06:30 | +37% | β¬22.43 |
| Saturday 06:30β17:00 | +45% | β¬23.74 |
| Saturday 17:00β24:00 | +100% | β¬32.74 |
| Sunday 00:00β06:30 | +125% | β¬36.83 |
| Sunday 06:30β24:00 | +100% | β¬32.74 |
| Overtime | ||
| OvertimePlus the time-of-day surcharge for those hours. Overtime = hours outside your roster, counted per week (Art. 9.1). | +50% | β¬24.56 |
| Public holidays | ||
| Public holidaysPlus the same hours as time off; in a variable roster also the time-of-day surcharge. | +150% | β¬40.93 |
Sector CAO for this work: Zuivelindustrie 2025β2026Holiday allowance (8%) comes on top of every figure. If two extras fall on the same hour, the CAO decides whether they add up or only the higher one counts.
Estimated take-homePer week, after tax, for 40 hoursβ β¬550 β β¬620
π Estimated net weekly take-homeβ β¬550 β β¬620 before housing & insuranceβ β¬350 β β¬430 in handEstimate for a 40-hour week with no surcharge hours, with the tax credit (loonheffingskorting) applied by this employer. Where a second figure is shown, it adds the extras this employer's CAO pays for the job's usual roster. Your actual earnings vary with hours worked, tax and bonuses.
8% holiday bonusZorgtoeslagShift allowances
Accommodation & logistics
Accommodation/weekβ¬156.00
Transport/weekβ¬0.00
Insurance/weekβ¬38.01
Deducted from wagesThe agency deducts the rent for your accommodation from your wages. It shows as its own named line on your payslip.A change is coming: the Dutch government plans that from 1 July 2028 employers may no longer deduct housing costs from the minimum wage. After that, rent will usually be paid separately, under a rental agreement.