Warehouse Logistics Operator

Location: Italy

Salary: €3,000-3,300/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 18

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

Receive, scan and register incoming freight and parcels. Pick and pack customer orders using handheld RF scanner. Operate electric pallet jacks and manual pump trucks safely. Organize and label storage zones in the warehouse. Prepare outbound shipments and load dispatch vehicles.

Schedule: Shifts: Mon–Sat · Day shift · 40 hrs/wk.
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
Hiring is currently active for 9 workers at €3,000-3,300/month on a 1 year contract. 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-938C9623.

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 Italy?

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.

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.

What is included in the contract for this Warehouse Logistics Operator?

Salary is €3,000-3,300/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 9 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 Italy?

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.

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 Warehouse Logistics 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.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/warehouse-logistics-operator-italy-938c9623