Forklift Operator

Location: Montenegro

Salary: €1,650-1,815/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 7

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

Move palletised loads between production, storage and despatch safely. Load and unload articulated trucks at the loading bays. Carry out daily pre-use checks on forklift truck and report faults. Stack and retrieve goods from high-bay racking using reach truck. Maintain pedestrian exclusion zones and observe speed limits.

Schedule: Continental shifts · 4 on / 4 off.
Contract: 1 year renewable.

Working in Montenegro
Montenegro is a small Adriatic nation with steady demand in construction, hospitality and tourism along its rapidly developing coast. Work and residence permits are typically issued within 4 to 8 weeks via the local immigration office. Cost of living is among the lowest in the Balkans; coastal areas are pricier than the interior. Migrant-worker communities are small but supportive; many employers provide structured onboarding.

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
17 positions are open on this contract, with a 1 year renewable agreement and pay between €1,650-1,815/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, 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-D3ACB3A5.

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 Montenegro?

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 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.

What is included in the contract for this Forklift Operator?

Salary is €1,650-1,815/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 17 placements. Most contracts in our partner network include shared accommodation, meals on shift, work uniform and PPE — confirmed on the offer letter.

What about the climate and lifestyle in Montenegro?

Mediterranean coast, alpine interior. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. Montenegro 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.

Do I need previous experience for this Forklift Operator?

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.

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/forklift-operator-montenegro-d3acb3a5