Location: Italy
Salary: €2,800-3,080/month
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Entry
Openings: 18
Contract duration: 1 year
Build stable mixed-case pallets following planogram and weight rules. Stretch-wrap completed pallets to secure load for transport. Fix pallet labels and load manifests to the correct pallet face. Stage pallets in correct dock lanes for carrier collection. Keep pallet weight within safe manual handling limits at all times.
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 07:30–16:00 · Day shift.
Contract: 1 year renewable.
Working in Italy
Italy has steady demand in food processing, dairy, meat-packing, hospitality and agriculture — sectors that hire year-round under the Decreto Flussi quota system. A Nulla Osta work authorisation is followed by a work visa; total time is typically 8 to 16 weeks depending on the consulate. Living costs vary widely — northern Italy (Milan, Bologna) is more expensive than the south, but most factory contracts include accommodation. Italy has Europe's second-largest South Asian community after the UK, with established networks in Lombardy, Veneto and Lazio.
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
This intake covers 28 placements on a 1 year renewable contract, paying €2,800-3,080/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, 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-82E6C823.
Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site
Processing typically runs 8-16 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.
Mediterranean to alpine depending on region. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. Italy 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.
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.
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.
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.
Salary is €2,800-3,080/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 28 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/logistics-center-palletizer-italy-82e6c823