Location: Albania
Salary: €1,150-1,265/month
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Entry
Openings: 33
Contract duration: 1 year
Sort mixed recyclable materials on manual and mechanical sorting lines. Operate baling press and wire-tying machine for compacted bales. Remove contamination from recycling streams by hand picking. Monitor conveyor speeds and clear blockages safely. Complete daily throughput and material quality records.
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
Hiring is currently active for 31 workers at €1,150-1,265/month on a 1 year contract. Workers without prior factory experience are welcome — onboarding covers the equipment, safety rules, and shift rhythm. Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site on the language side. 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-06A1FBEA.
Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site
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.
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.
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.
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 €1,150-1,265/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 31 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/recycling-sorting-operative-albania-06a1fbea