Forklift Operator (Gabelstaplerfahrer)

What forklift operators actually do on site

Forklift work is a safety-critical role. A clean CV, clear experience evidence, and document readiness matter more than slogans.

Gross rates and the 2026 minimum wage reference

What “gross” means on this page

• All pay references here are gross (brutto).
• Net pay depends on your tax class/residency situation, social contributions, and the specific contract model.
• Overtime rules and premiums (if applicable) are defined per project and must be confirmed in writing.

Forklift Operator — requirements we verify

Mandatory baseline

• CV in English (PDF preferred) with clear dates, locations, and tasks.
• Verified forklift experience (warehouse, cross-dock, production logistics, or distribution).
• Safety discipline: speed control, pedestrian awareness, stable stacking, load limits.
• Document readiness: passport + current location (country/city) + reachable phone/email.

Strong advantages

• Valid forklift license/certificate (often referred to as Staplerschein in Germany).
• Reach truck / high-bay experience (narrow aisles, height work, precise pallet placement).
• RF scanner usage and WMS discipline (locations, labels, confirmations).
• Basic German (A1–A2) for safety briefings and signage; English onboarding remains possible.

Operational readiness checklist

We prioritize candidates who describe tasks clearly (not generic: “worked in warehouse”) and can explain what equipment and processes they used.

Short portrait of the right candidate

How recruiters read your CV (practical)

• We look for equipment type (counterbalance / reach truck), warehouse type (distribution / production / cross-dock), and shift pattern.
• We check continuity: stable work periods are preferred over unexplained gaps.
• We want task evidence: loading/unloading, replenishment, high-bay work, scanning, staging, returns.
• We confirm documents and availability before moving to any project discussion.

No CV — no review. This protects processing time and ensures fair screening.

What “working in Germany from a Polish company” typically involves

Many logistics projects are organized as cross-border assignments. The operational reality is paperwork + compliance. This section sets expectations in plain language (general information, not legal advice).

Typical practical conditions (project-based)

• Assignment readiness: rapid onboarding is only possible when CV + documents are complete.
• Posted worker documentation: A1 confirmation (where applicable), onboarding forms, and site rules acknowledgment.
• Work time discipline: shift schedules, breaks, and access control (badges/turnstiles) are strictly tracked.
• Safety and PPE: safety shoes are standard; additional PPE depends on warehouse and zone.
• Accommodation/transport: conditions vary by project and must be confirmed per assignment (do not assume).
• Payroll clarity: gross rates, shift premiums (if any), and deductions must be written and understandable.

If you are non-EU and plan a route via Poland first, start with permits/legalization: https://mavial.pl/zezwolenie.html.

Prepare these before applying

• English CV (PDF) + active phone/email
• Passport scan + current location (country/city)
• Forklift certificates (if you have them) + any training records
• Project list: where you worked, what you handled, equipment types, shift pattern
• Optional: short reference note or supervisor contact (only if available)

How to apply (fast, structured)

1. Create/Upload your CV: mavial.pl/en/cv.html
2. Send your profile via contact page: mavial.pl/kontakt.html
3. We verify documents and contact you if your profile matches active demand.

Tip: Include a short line like “Counterbalance + Reach Truck, RF scanning, 2-shift, cross-dock experience” — it speeds up screening.