Inventory Control & Sorting Assistant

Location: Bulgaria

Salary: €1,750-1,925/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 14

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

Scan and sort incoming shipments by category and destination. Update stock levels in the warehouse management system. Carry out daily cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies. Prepare goods-out paperwork for all outbound orders. Flag stock damages and shortages through the reporting system.

Schedule: 2-shift rotation · Mon–Fri · No weekends.
Contract: 1 year renewable.

Working in Bulgaria
Bulgaria has the lowest cost of living in the EU paired with a growing manufacturing and food-processing sector along the Sofia-Plovdiv corridor. A Blue Card or standard work permit is processed in 6 to 10 weeks; English is acceptable for most application paperwork. Among the cheapest EU countries — daily expenses run €350-550/month for a single worker. Smaller but visible South Asian and Middle Eastern communities concentrated in Sofia and Plovdiv.

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
32 positions are open on this contract, with a 1 year renewable agreement and pay between €1,750-1,925/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 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-C5A18F7E.

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 Bulgaria?

Processing typically runs 6-10 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.

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.

Do I need previous experience for this Inventory Control & Sorting 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 about the climate and lifestyle in Bulgaria?

Cold winters, warm summers. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. Bulgaria 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 Inventory Control & Sorting Assistant?

Salary is €1,750-1,925/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 32 placements. Most contracts in our partner network include shared accommodation, meals on shift, work uniform and PPE — confirmed on the offer letter.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/inventory-control-sorting-assistant-bulgaria-c5a18f7e