What does a logistics assistant in Flanders do?

What exactly does a logistics assistant do?

The duties of a logistics assistant are broad and vary by workplace. In a warehouse or distribution centre, you are often involved in:

• Order picking: using order forms or a scanner, you collect the right products for customer orders.
• Packing and labelling: you prepare shipments for transport and ensure correct labelling.
• Loading and unloading: with a pallet truck or forklift, you move goods and load trucks.
• Inventory management: you regularly count stock and report shortages, so the warehouse always remains complete.
• Administrative follow-up: you process transport documents, track hours and communicate with drivers.

If you work as a logistics assistant in the healthcare sector, additional specific duties apply: managing medical supplies and linen, preparing meals, moving beds and supporting patient transport.

What education or diploma do you need?

For most logistics assistant positions, no specific diploma is required. Employers mainly look at your motivation and commitment. However, there are practical training programmes that increase your chances on the labour market. Through VDAB, for example, you can follow an EVC pathway to logistics assistant. This is a short, practical training in which you can also obtain a forklift certificate. In addition, private training centres offer the professional qualification. A logistics assistant care certificate is an advantage if you want to work in the healthcare sector.

How much does a logistics assistant earn in Flanders?

The salary depends on the sector, your experience and the type of contract. On average, you can expect a gross monthly salary between €2000 and €2500. In healthcare, salaries are sometimes slightly higher, especially for irregular hours. As a flexi-jobber, you earn an attractive net hourly wage that can go up to €12 to €14 per hour. Also always check the fringe benefits: meal vouchers, eco vouchers and hospitalisation insurance are common in logistics roles.

In which sectors are logistics assistants most in demand?

Throughout Flanders, the demand for logistics assistants is high. The main sectors are:

• Warehouse & distribution: major players such as logistics service providers, e-commerce companies and food producers are continuously looking for new employees.
• Healthcare: hospitals, residential care centres and rehabilitation centres need logistics assistants for materials management and department support.
• Production: in factories, you support the production line by supplying raw materials and moving finished products.
• Transport & port: in and around the ports of Antwerp and Ghent or at airports such as Zaventem, there are many logistics support roles.

How to quickly find a job as a logistics assistant in Flanders?

The fastest way is to search specifically through a platform that only collects logistics vacancies. Experza is the first job board in Flanders that exclusively shows logistics roles: no IT or office jobs in between. With our unique filter, you choose not only the region, but also the type of contract: student job, flexi-job or starter position. This way you immediately see the jobs that really fit your situation. Within 3 clicks, you apply for the vacancy of your choice. Of course, you can also find logistics vacancies via VDAB, temp agencies and other job boards, but nowhere else is the offer as purely logistics as at Experza.

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