Our customers‘ orders are processed and shipped in an area of approximately 46,000 square metres spread over 3 locations. Our logistics teams in Bönen, Lutterberg and Cheb are responsible for this, while currently working with two different warehouse management systems. The goal of their work: To keep the order processing time as short as possible and deliver the goods to the customer in a maximum of 2 days (packages) or 5 days (forwarding deliveries). Currently, the teams work with the shipping partners DHL, DHL-2-Man-Handling, DPD and IDS. In addition, all returns are processed in the returns centre.
The warehouse in Bönen handles imports and parcels for Germany on a total area of approx. 10.000 m² and also serves as our returns centre for direct sales.
A total of around 12.000 m³ of goods can be temporarily stored in the fulfillment centre. Five unloading gates are available for the reception of imported goods and parcels as well as for the delivery of returned items. The products are stored in high and shelf racks as well as in block storage areas. A conveyor system with a total length of 200 metres conveys the picked articles to 26 packing tables where the goods are prepared for dispatch to the final customer. From there, they are transported via the conveyor system to the five gates, where the packaged items are pre-sorted according to the recipient region and loaded.
In the 10,000 m² warehouse in Lutterberg, the focus is on shipping forwarding goods and the handling of cross-docking for the German market.
A total of almost 8,600 m³ of goods can be temporarily stored in the fulfillment centre. Nine loading and unloading gates are available for the incoming goods of the mostly large-volume articles, for the delivery of cross-docking products and for the loading of customer orders. Most of the products are stored in block storage areas, but there is also capacity available in high and shelf racking. At up to 14 packing stations, the picked items are prepared for shipment to the end customer.
The 26,000 m² warehouse in Cheb, Czech Republic, mainly handles parcels and will be responsible for processing international orders and returns in the future.
In total, almost 21,200 m³ of goods can be temporarily stored in the fulfillment centre. The warehouse has a total of 46 loading and unloading gates, evenly divided for incoming and outgoing goods. The largest capacity is offered by the recently expanded high-bay racking system. As in the other two locations, the Cheb warehouse also uses shelving (pick tower on 4 levels) and block areas for storage. With the help of the latest conveyor technology over several floors and packing tables according to the latest standard, the picked articles are conveyed, packed and transported to loading.
Impressions of our warehouse in Bönen:
What is everyday working life like at the Lutterberg warehouse location, for example? We asked Warehouse Manager, Alex:
ALEX – WAREHOUSE MANAGER, LUTTERBERG
What are the tasks of your team?
Our tasks include the notification and coordination of daily truck and container deliveries of incoming goods, including fine inspections, entries into the inventory management system, and storing the goods. The second focus of our work is picking, packing, and timely shipping of customer orders. All of this is done according to our own very high quality standards. Our biggest daily challenge? Delivering the goods in perfect condition as quickly as possible to our customers.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
At Kaufland e-commerce, I especially appreciate the independent way of working and the diverse challenges. Teamwork is highly valued here, as everyone is on a first-name basis and works on an equal footing. The work atmosphere is very pleasant and familial. Everyone helps and supports each other wherever possible.
How do you maintain the team spirit?
We always have a lot of fun in our daily work. This is also based on the cohesion of our „perfect“ team. Our breaks are always filled with treats that colleagues bring in from time to time. Barbecues and pizza orders are just part of our routine. The team also occasionally meets outside of work hours to do something together. Christmas parties and summer festivals are always planned collectively and are always met with great enthusiasm. Some lasting friendships have even developed among colleagues.
Impressions of our warehouse in Cheb:
FAQ
When you start your new job at one of the warehouse locations, standardised familiarisation programmes, so-called SOPs, and the onboarding plan await you. This ensures that you get to know each of the areas so that you can then work as flexibly as possible with us. You also get a personally appointed trainer who will support you with onboarding and answer any questions you may have. We’ve also made videos of many processes, so you can watch them again if you get stuck.
Every morning there is a communal meeting where the teams are divided into specific areas and priorities are clarified.
There is a Warehouse Manager, a Deputy Warehouse Manager, two team leads, the warehouse team and administrative staff for the inbound and outbound areas.
You do not need a driving licence to work in the warehouse itself, but it would be an advantage as the halls in the warehouse sites are difficult to reach without a car.
Yes, our warehouses are operational from Monday to Saturday.
Every newbie is initially trained in all areas. Depending on your strengths and interests, you can be deployed as flexibly as possible so that your work always remains varied, and you become a real all-rounder.
Are you a strategist rather than a packer? Then take a look at our Fulfillment department which is responsible for coordinating and improving warehouse processes – both in Germany and internationally.
Our jobs
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Stellvertretender Lagerleiter (all genders) im E-Commerce
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