Cold Storage Warehouse Worker

Location: Sines, Portugal

Salary: €1,000-€1,280/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 20

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

A cold storage and logistics facility at the port of Sines, one of Portugal's largest industrial ports, is hiring 20 warehouse workers on a one year renewable contract. You move and store goods in chilled and frozen areas, pick and pack temperature controlled orders, operate pallet trucks in cold rooms, and keep accurate stock and temperature logs.

Inside the cold store
The work runs on a two shift rotation across a 40 hour week, with time spent in chilled and frozen rooms, so cold-weather gear is provided and worn. It suits workers who tolerate cold environments and follow cold chain rules carefully. Pay is €1,000-€1,280/month gross, with accommodation, meals, uniform and cold-weather gear provided.

Applying through CHI Recruiting
No experience is required, training covers cold store work and safety. A2 English is enough to start. Portugal issues a national residence visa for subordinate work (D1) followed by a residence permit. Processing usually runs 8 to 12 weeks once your documents are complete. CHI Recruiting is a paid recruitment service and the fee is set out in full before you commit, with no promise of a guaranteed job. We prepare your documents, confirm the employer match, and file the visa and permit.

Requirements

• Valid passport with at least 18 months validity at time of application
• Eligibility to obtain a Portuguese work visa and residence permit (processing 8 to 12 weeks)
• Physically fit and reliable, willing to learn the role during paid on-the-job training
• Basic English at A2 level, with on-site Portuguese classes to build on it
• Willing to live in employer-arranged shared accommodation near the workplace
• Comfortable on your feet through a full shift and following safety and quality rules

Skills

• Move and store goods in chilled and frozen areas
• Pick and pack temperature controlled orders
• Operate pallet trucks in cold rooms
• Record stock and temperature logs
• Follow cold chain and safety rules

Benefits & Perks

• accommodation
• meals
• uniform
• cold-weather gear
• Accommodation provided
• Work visa support

Language requirements

Basic English (A2), on-site Portuguese classes available

FAQ

What does the work permit and visa process look like for Portugal?

Portugal grants a D1 residence visa for subordinate work, then a residence permit. Processing typically takes 8 to 12 weeks once your passport, qualifications and clearances are ready. CHI Recruiting handles the employer-side filing; you pay the government fees (medical, consular, document chain), which are explained transparently before you start.

What is the pay and what is included for this Cold Storage Warehouse Worker?

The wage is €1,000-€1,280/month gross, on a undefined renewable contract with 20 openings. The package includes accommodation, meals, uniform, cold-weather gear. Portuguese pay is issued 14 times a year, with holiday and Christmas months paid on top.

Do I need previous experience to apply?

No. This is an entry-level role in Sines, and full training is given on the job. You can start with basic A2 English, and Portuguese classes are available on-site.

What are the working hours and shifts?

Two shift rotation, 06:00 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00, 40 hours a week in chilled and frozen areas.

Is accommodation provided in Sines?

Yes. The employer provides shared accommodation and meals on shift, arranged before you arrive in Sines, so you have a place to stay from day one.

Do I need to speak Portuguese?

Not to start. The floor runs on simple English and clear instructions, and the employer offers on-site Portuguese classes so you can build the language while you work, which helps day to day life in Sines.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/882f4f6a-23d8-4e6e-9d91-bef83c73603a