EPT / Electric Pallet Truck Operator in the Netherlands

What you’ll do

Move pallets safely with an EPT, stage orders, support picking flow, and keep lanes clean and accurate.

What sites look like

Fulfillment centers, retail distribution, returns departments, and fast-moving cross-dock lanes.

What’s expected

Reliable attendance, safe driving, accuracy under tempo, and basic English for instructions.

Picking & pallet moves

• Operate an EPT to move pallets between zones (picking → staging → outbound lanes).
• Stage pallets in marked lanes, keep labels visible, and follow route markings.
• Support order pickers by supplying empty pallets, containers, or roll cages when used.
• Scan locations/items where required (RF device or voice pick confirmations).
• Wrap, secure, and check pallet stability before handover to shipping.

Safety, quality, and accuracy

• Follow site traffic rules, speed limits, pedestrian zones, and right-of-way rules.
• Report damaged goods, unstable pallets, blocked aisles, and near-misses immediately.
• Keep housekeeping standards: clear aisles, remove debris, maintain safe stacking.
• Meet accuracy expectations (correct lane, correct label, correct quantity flow).
• Work at pace without compromising safety; quality mistakes cost time at dispatch.

Equipment you may use

• Electric Pallet Truck (EPT) and manual pallet jacks.
• RF scanner / handheld terminal; sometimes voice picking headsets.
• Stretch wrap, edge protectors, labels; basic quality check tools.
• Standard PPE depending on site: safety shoes (common requirement), vest, gloves.

Work environments

• E-commerce fulfillment (fast replenishment, high picking turnover).
• Retail distribution centers (lane staging, outbound planning rhythms).
• Returns departments (sorting, rework, put-away support).
• Temperature-controlled zones may exist on some projects (varies by client).

Exact site type and shift pattern are confirmed per assignment. The role stays consistent: keep pallets moving safely and accurately.

Core requirements

• Proven EPT or warehouse pallet-move experience (describe in your CV).
• Basic English for safety instructions, location codes, and short team communication.
• Reliable attendance and readiness for shift work (depending on site).
• Comfort with warehouse tempo and repetitive tasks.
• CV in English is required for review and selection.

Documents for legal work (general)

• Valid identity document (passport/ID).
• CV + evidence of experience/certificates if you have them.
• Some sites may require basic background checks depending on client policy.
• If employed/posted by an EU company, the employer may arrange standard posting documentation where applicable (assignment-specific).

Non-EU candidates: eligibility assessment (general)

Work authorization in the Netherlands can be employer-specific and depends on the hiring route, your status, and the assignment. If you are a non-EU candidate, eligibility is confirmed after CV screening and matching to a site’s compliance requirements.

For questions, use the contact page: https://mavial.pl/kontakt.html.

You are a good fit if you…

• Drive an EPT confidently and keep stable pallet handling under tempo.
• Prefer clear rules: lanes, labels, scanning steps, safety markings.
• Can stay accurate when work is repetitive and fast-moving.
• Communicate simply in English (issues, damages, shortages, instructions).
• Respect pedestrian zones and understand that safety outranks speed.
• Are comfortable with shift routines (start times, breaks, handovers).
• Keep work areas clean and prevent small problems from becoming delays.

This role is not for you if you…

• Dislike repetitive warehouse work or pace-driven environments.
• Often arrive late or struggle with consistent attendance.
• Prefer “improvising” instead of following marked lanes and instructions.
• Take safety rules lightly (speeding, ignoring pedestrian areas, unstable pallets).
• Do not want to provide a CV or cannot describe your experience clearly.