Food Processing & Packaging Assistant

Location: Albania

Salary: €1,200-1,320/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 36

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

Sort, weigh and package food products on the production line. Monitor conveyor belt for defects and remove non-conforming items. Maintain strict personal hygiene and food safety standards. Apply labels and date codes to finished packages. Operate wrapping and sealing machines under supervision.

Schedule: 2-shift rotation (06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00).
Contract: 1 year renewable.

Working in Albania
Albania is an EU candidate country with growing construction, hospitality and agriculture sectors and one of the lowest costs of living in Europe. A work permit and residence permit combination is processed in 4 to 8 weeks via the Albanian consulate or e-Albania portal. Living expenses are very low — €300-450/month covers essentials for a single worker outside Tirana. Migrant-worker communities are still small; many employers provide structured onboarding and language coaching.

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
15 positions are open on this contract, with a 1 year renewable agreement and pay between €1,200-1,320/month. This is an entry-level role — the employer provides paid training during onboarding. On language: Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site. Contract benefits include accommodation, 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-21A322D3.

Requirements

Skills

Benefits & Perks

Language requirements

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

FAQ

What about the climate and lifestyle in Albania?

Mediterranean — mild year-round. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. Albania 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 is included in the contract for this Food Processing & Packaging Assistant?

Salary is €1,200-1,320/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 15 placements. Most contracts in our partner network include shared accommodation, meals on shift, work uniform and PPE — confirmed on the offer letter.

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 Food Processing & Packaging Assistant?

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.

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

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.

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.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/food-processing-packaging-assistant-albania-21a322d3