Become
Orderpicker
Here’s what we offer
Weekly pay & extras
- Get paid weekly, so you always have your money fast.
- Enjoy free lunch and dinner.
- Do you travel more than 10 km from your home address to your work location? Then we will reimburse your travel expenses up to a maximum of 80 km per day (round trip).
Flexible schedule
- Share your availability every Sunday, we plan based on your schedule.
- Early bird or night owl? You choose: 06:00–15:00 or 15:00–00:00.
Growth opportunities
- Picnic is growing fast, and you can grow along to a leadership role.
- Get your forklift license at our distribution center in Utrecht.
Tip: It's smart to think about your transportation in advance, especially if you have an early or late shift, because public transport is limited at those times. If you plan well, you can be sure you'll arrive at the location on time.
"Everyone is happy to help you on the floor and that's reassuring! ”
Vissarion - Geldermalsen
“I love the way I work. I'm always moving and physically active and I determine my own schedule.’’
Abinaya - Utrecht
"I received my reach truck certification through Picnic! Great that this is offered."
Lorenzo - Utrecht
Application process
Phone call 📲
We will tell you more about the job and get to know each other.
Selection round 🤝
Do you fit the job, and does the job fit you? You get to know Picnic, the work floor and the activities.
Hired! 🎉
Sign your contract and immediately plan your first day. You could start working within just a few days.
Frequently asked questions
Briefly describe the job!
Do you want to determine your own working hours? And do you like to work hard? Then the vacancy orderpicker at Picnic is perfect for you! At Picnic, you work in a challenging environment. In the distribution center in Utrecht, you gather heavy products using an order-picking truck and sort loads using a forklift and/or reach truck.
How much do I earn as an orderpicker?
€15.65 per hour regardless of your age. On top of this salary is your travel allowance and free lunch and dinner. In addition, your salary goes up after 520 hours!
What days can I work?
Our distribution center is open 7 days a week. You can specify each week when you are available. We ask you to be available at least 2 regular days per week. Because we need extra people on some days, we ask you to be available at least 3 weekend days per month.
How many hours can I work per week?
The orderpicker vacancy is a part-time and full-time position. That means you can choose between a 40-hour work week, or more flexibility in hours where you can schedule yourself. Every Sunday you give your availability.
What is the location of the distribution center?
You can find the locations of our distribution centres here:
Do I need to have experience as an orderpicker?
No, many colleagues come from the hospitality industry, for example, or had other jobs before. We will give you extensive training and then you will be fully ready to get started!
What do we offer you?
- A higher salary than in comparable positions.
- Rapid advancement to a leadership role.
- A free lunch or dinner every day.
- A travel allowance up to 80 kilometers.
- The opportunity to work with your friends: Earn a bonus for every friend you bring on!
What are the requirements?
- You are proactive and bursting with energy.
- You like physical work.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are available 16 to 40 hours per week (part-time / full-time).
What times can I work?
Every day you can pick one of the shift times at the following locations:
- DC1: Picnic Utrecht – Mesonweg 2, 3542 AL Utrecht
- DC4: Picnic Utrecht – Neutronweg 20, 3542 AH Utrecht
- DC5: Picnic Geldermalsen – Poppenbouwing 32, 4191 NZ Geldermalsen
Shift times:
DC1, DC4 & DC5 → 06:00 – 15:00
DC1 → 15:00 – 00:00*
DC5 → 16:00 – 01:00**
* At DC1 and DC5 we also offer student shifts starting at 18:00 and running until closing.
** Any hours worked after midnight come with extra pay.
How does scheduling work?
Every Sunday you can tell us your availability. Then we look at all preferences, and assign everyone as best we can.
Will I receive travel reimbursement?
Yes, for anyone who lives further than 10 kilometers from the warehouse, we reimburse travel expenses up to 40 kilometers. You will receive 21 cents per kilometer traveled.
Calculation examples:
- You live 9 kilometers from the warehouse. Unfortunately, due to administrative reasons, we do not reimburse travel expenses for this short distance.
- You live 20 kilometers from the warehouse. You will be reimbursed for the round trip, so you will be reimbursed 40 kilometers.
- You live 50 kilometers from the warehouse. Of those 50 kilometers, you will be reimbursed 40 kilometers, so 80 kilometers per day.
How soon can I get started ?
Once you have completed all the steps of the application process, you can start working immediately!
