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Data last updated on 17 July 2026
What does a WarehouseWorker do?
As a warehouse worker, you are responsible for receiving, storing, picking and shipping goods, and you respect the safety rules. You are also known as an order picker, a storage worker or a logistics team member. You check deliveries, load and unload, pick orders and transport goods internally. You also record your data, report any discrepancies and keep your workstation in good order. Working in warehousing and logistics across Flanders and Belgium, you combine physical, hands-on work with accuracy and a steady pace that keeps the flow of goods moving.
Typical tasks
- Check deliveries on arrival
- Load and unload goods
- Pick orders accurately
- Transport goods internally
- Record the data and report discrepancies
- Keep the workstation in good order
Required skills
How to apply via Werkvolk?
- Download the appInstall the free Werkvolk app for iOS or Android.
- See WarehouseWorker matchesSwipe through vacancies that fit your profile and preferences.
- Chat with employersOn a match you talk directly to the employer, no middleman.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a Warehouse worker do?
A warehouse worker is responsible for receiving, storing, picking and shipping goods. You check deliveries, load and unload, pick orders and transport goods internally. You also record your data, report any discrepancies and keep your workstation in good order, always respecting the safety rules.
How much does a Warehouse worker earn in Belgium?
In Belgium a warehouse worker usually earns between 14 and 19 euro per hour gross. The exact amount depends on your experience, extra certificates such as a forklift licence and the sector. Shift work and night shifts often come with premiums that raise your pay.
Can you start as a warehouse worker without experience?
Yes, warehouse work is a common entry point and many people start without experience. Employers mainly look for physical fitness, accuracy and a safety-first attitude. You learn checking deliveries, picking orders and internal transport on the job, and a forklift licence can quickly widen the roles you can take on.
What can you grow into as a warehouse worker?
With experience you can move into machine-driving roles such as forklift operator or reach truck operator, or towards moving and crane work. Your logistics experience is also a solid base to grow into coordinating a team or into warehouse management as you learn stock handling and organisation.
In which sectors and environments does a warehouse worker work?
You work in warehousing, logistics and the handling of loads, in distribution centres, warehouses and dispatch areas. The work is physical and fast-paced, often in shifts, so it suits people who like hands-on work and staying active. You find these jobs across almost every sector that moves goods.