General Factory Operative

Location: Albania

Salary: €1,500-1,650/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 4

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

Perform varied manual tasks across multiple production departments. Assist machine operators with material feeding and product stacking. Conduct end-of-shift line cleaning and sanitation activities. Participate in 5S workplace organisation and housekeeping audits. Attend daily toolbox talks and follow all site safety instructions.

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 06:00–13:30 · 37 hrs/wk.
Contract: 1 year renewable. Includes: accommodation, meals, uniform.

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 typical shift involves hands-on production work alongside a small team, with clear daily targets set by a line supervisor. Breaks, equipment, uniforms and PPE are provided. This role fits workers who are physically fit, reliable on shift, and willing to learn the local processes during the initial 2-4 week training period.

Who fits and how to apply
Hiring is currently active for 24 workers at €1,500-1,650/month on a 1 year contract. 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-430AB77E.

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 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.

What is included in the contract for this General Factory Operative?

Salary is €1,500-1,650/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 24 placements. Most contracts in our partner network include shared accommodation, meals on shift, work uniform and PPE — confirmed on the offer letter.

What are typical work hours and breaks like?

Standard schedule is 40 hours per week with 30-45 minute paid lunch and two short breaks. Specifics are in the offer letter.

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 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 General Factory Operative?

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/general-factory-operative-albania-430ab77e