Expedition Employee

For more than 155 years, PROBAT has stood for pioneering spirit and innovative strength in the coffee industry. Through targeted acquisitions in the food processing sector, intensive technology transfer within the group and the expansion of a global service network, PROBAT has developed into a leading full-service provider for the food industry. The company plans, develops and manufactures machines, turnkey production plants, environmental technologies and intelligent control systems with integrated smart data management. With around 1,200 employees at locations in Germany, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, Scotland, the Netherlands and the United States, as well as a presence in over 40 countries, PROBAT offers its customers comprehensive solutions, excellent service and in-depth industry knowledge - worldwide and from a single source.

As an Expedition Employee, you are responsible for ensuring the accurate, safe, timely, and high-quality handling of completed projects and other outbound goods. You take care of collecting, packing, securing, administrating, and preparing machines and parts for shipment in line with customer, transport, and quality requirements. In addition, you support incoming goods processes and the logistical handling of spare parts.

Location: Koog aan de Zaan
Position within the organization: Reports to the Expedition Coordinator and/or Team Leader Warehouse & Expedition
Team size: 12 colleagues across three logistics areas

Your responsibilities

• Preparing, packing, and coordinating the logistical handling of project-related shipments.
• Collecting, packing, and preparing spare parts orders for shipment in line with customer and quality requirements.
• Loading, moving, and preparing machines, parts, and other materials for transport using the appropriate equipment.
• Preparing, checking, and processing shipping documentation, including packing lists,
• CMR consignment notes, and other transport-related documents.
• Monitoring progress, priorities, and quality of outbound flows in line with the planning.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient expedition and logistics workspace.
• Working in accordance with all safety, environmental, health & safety, and quality regulations.
• Identifying improvement opportunities and actively contributing to optimizing logistics processes and ways of working.

• An MBO level 3 qualification in Logistics, Export, or a related field
• In possession of a valid VCA certificate
• Certified to operate a forklift and reach truck
• Familiar with logistics production processes and ERP systems
• Knowledge of workplace organization and housekeeping methods
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Dutch; English is a plus
• You work in a structured way, remain calm under pressure, and are a team player
• Service- and customer-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working across different disciplines
• Motivated and eager to grow and develop within the company

• A strong team in a forward-thinking company
• an attractive salary package
• Flat hierarchies and direct communication
• Structured induction and individual development
• flexible working hours and the option of mobile working, depending on your area of responsibility
• A modern working environment with international projects!