Cold Storage Warehouse Worker

Location: Croatia

Salary: €1,450-1,595/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 17

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

Pick frozen and chilled orders from cold-store racking locations. Transfer pallets between ambient, chilled and frozen chambers. Monitor cold-chain temperature records and alert supervisor to deviations. Wear full cold-store PPE including insulated suit and gloves. Replenish pick face stock from bulk frozen storage daily.

Schedule: 4-shift rotation · 12-hr shifts incl. weekends.
Contract: 1 year renewable.

Working in Croatia
Croatia is the EU's newest member with rapidly growing demand in tourism, construction and food processing along the Adriatic coast. A combined work-and-residence permit is processed in 4 to 8 weeks; some sectors qualify for fast-track arrangements. Cost of living sits below the EU average; coastal cities (Split, Zadar) are pricier than inland (Osijek, Karlovac). A smaller but growing migrant-worker presence, with Croatian language support increasingly available at industrial sites.

What this role looks like day-to-day
A normal day moves between picking orders against a hand-scanner, packing them on labelled pallets, and operating a low-level forklift or pallet jack. Modern warehouses are climate-controlled and most picking is done within walking distance of your station. This role suits workers comfortable on their feet, with steady hand-eye coordination, and an ability to maintain accuracy as the picking pace builds toward end-of-shift cutoffs.

Who fits and how to apply
22 positions are open on this contract, with a 1 year renewable agreement and pay between €1,450-1,595/month. No prior experience is required — full on-the-job training is provided in the first 2-4 weeks. Language requirement: Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site Contract benefits include accommodation, meals, uniform, employer-provided accommodation, work permit and visa support. CHI Recruiting handles document preparation, employer match, work permit and visa filing — full paid recruitment service with transparent pricing disclosed before you commit.

Job reference: CHI-D7A35E20.

Requirements

Skills

Benefits & Perks

Language requirements

Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site

FAQ

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

Processing typically runs 4-8 weeks once your documents are in order (passport, education attestation, police clearance, medical fitness). CHI Recruiting handles the employer-side application; the worker pays government fees (medical, embassy, document chain) which are disclosed transparently up front.

What is included in the contract for this Cold Storage Warehouse Worker?

Salary is €1,450-1,595/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 22 placements. Most contracts in our partner network include shared accommodation, meals on shift, work uniform and PPE — confirmed on the offer letter.

Is forklift certification required?

Forklift or pallet-jack certification is paid by the employer and is typically completed within the first 2-4 weeks. Workers without certification still pick orders manually until certified — pay is the same.

What about the climate and lifestyle in Croatia?

Mediterranean coast, continental interior. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. Croatia has growing migrant-worker communities, especially in industrial cities. Free time activities, religious facilities, halal/vegetarian food access — these vary by city and CHI Recruiting briefs every worker pre-departure.

What language level is needed at the plant?

For this specific role: Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site. Most multinational plants run in English on the floor with simplified communication and pictogram safety signs. Free or subsidised on-site language classes are common after month 1.

Do I need previous experience for this Cold Storage Warehouse Worker?

No prior experience is required for this position. Paid on-the-job training runs through your first 2-4 weeks at the plant, after which you operate independently with periodic supervision. Workers from any blue-collar background adapt smoothly.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/cold-storage-warehouse-worker-croatia-d7a35e20