Warehouse Associate (Lagermitarbeiter)

Day-to-day responsibilities (what you actually do)

A Warehouse Associate is responsible for keeping product flow correct. The job is not “just packing” — it is a chain of small controls that prevent wrong shipments, damage, and inventory loss.

• Picking with RF scanner: follow location, quantity, and batch rules exactly; confirm every scan.
• Packing & consolidation: build orders, protect goods, and match labels to the shipment ID.
• Inbound receiving support: unload, verify counts, report visible damage, and place stock to locations.
• Outbound staging: pallet build, stretch wrap, labeling, and loading coordination (as assigned).
• Quality checks: prevent wrong SKU, wrong quantity, or mixed lots; escalate exceptions fast.
• Housekeeping & safety: clean aisles, correct pallet parking, PPE compliance, incident reporting.

Common warehouse tools you must handle confidently

• Handheld RF scanner / mobile terminal (basic menu navigation, confirmations, exception screens).
• Label printer basics (where applicable): printing, matching, and re-printing rules.
• Manual handling tools: carts, pallet jacks, and safe stacking principles.
• Measuring and control habits: counting twice, scanning once, and reporting mismatches immediately.

Working with a Polish employer on projects in Germany (practical conditions)

Many projects are executed in Germany while operational support and recruitment are managed by a Polish company. In practice, this means you must be ready for structured onboarding, documented working time, and strict compliance with German site standards.

• Gross pay clarity: your pay is defined in gross terms (brutto) and documented in payroll records/payslips.
• Timesheets & evidence: warehouses run on scans and time logs; expect time tracking and shift confirmations.
• Onboarding discipline: safety briefing, site rules, scanning procedures, quality rules, and reporting channels.
• Accommodation & travel: depending on the project, accommodation or logistics support may be arranged — always defined in your offer/assignment terms.
• Work standards: PPE, no-phone zones, restricted areas, and process compliance are enforced on most sites.

This page is informational and not legal advice. Final conditions depend on your documents, project profile, and authorities’ requirements.

Documents checklist (prepare before applying)

Strong documentation reduces verification time and improves response rates. Keep files clean, readable, and consistent.

• CV in English (PDF) + up-to-date phone/WhatsApp and email.
• Passport scan + your current location (country/city).
• Experience proof: short project list (warehouse type, tasks, RF/WMS used, dates).
• Certificates/licenses (if applicable): forklift, safety training, etc.
• Optional: reference contact or short recommendation (if you have it).