Forklift / reach-truck operator
Licences / certificates: Forklift certificate (local certification arranged on arrival)
How we test: Practical forklift test, load handling, safety
Hire Warehouse & Forklift Operators in Latvia
Order pickers, forklift and reach-truck operators, loaders and inventory clerks for logistics hubs, e-commerce fulfilment and cold storage. We recruit for the peaks — Q4, seasonal produce — as well as permanent teams.
Talk to Sales8–12 weeks
Typical lead time
10 working days (NVA)
Vacancy registration
OCMA / PMLP
Authority
Rīga
ManBe office
Warehouse & Forklift Operators we recruit for Latvia
Order picker / packer
Licences / certificates: None
How we test: Scanner simulation, speed and accuracy, physical fitness
Loader / unloader
Licences / certificates: None
How we test: Physical fitness, safety quiz
Permit route for warehousing in Latvia
Residence permit with the right to employment, issued by OCMA (PMLP) after a 10-working-day vacancy registration with the State Employment Agency. Full Latvia guide →
| Route | Who it's for | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permit with right to employment | Non-EU workers on contracts longer than 90 days | Standard OCMA processing about 30 days; faster paid tracks exist | Salary must be at least the Latvian average gross monthly wage of the previous year (published by the Central Statistical Bureau). |
| Long-stay (D) visa with work rights | Short-term or seasonal assignments up to 90 days in a 180-day period | 2–3 weeks at the consulate after OCMA approves the invitation | The employer files an invitation with OCMA; the worker registers with the State Revenue Service on arrival. |
How hiring in Latvia works
- Order and vacancy registration. After you sign the order form, the vacancy is registered on the State Employment Agency (NVA) portal. It must stay open to Latvian and EU candidates for at least 10 working days — this is Latvia's labour-market test.
- Sourcing and assessment (runs in parallel). While the vacancy is open we interview and test candidates in the source country, so a shortlist is ready the day the 10 working days end.
- Sponsorship with OCMA. The employer submits a sponsorship (for residence permits) or invitation (for visas) to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, with the employment contract and the worker's education or experience documents.
- Residence permit. The worker applies at the Latvian consulate or, in some cases, directly at OCMA. Standard processing is about 30 days; expedited processing is available for an additional fee. The salary must meet the previous year's national average gross wage.
- Arrival. Registration with the State Revenue Service, declared address, bank account and — for drivers — licence exchange and Code 95. Our Rīga office handles onboarding locally.
Why Latvia is often quick. The vacancy registration is short and predictable, OCMA's timelines are published, and there is no annual quota. Employers who already hold approved sponsorships can repeat orders fast.
OUR PROCESS
A transparent, four-step journey to the perfect hire:
Brief & Blueprint
We kick off with a detailed intake role specs, culture fit, KPIs.
Search & Shortlist
Our talent network and AI-driven matching deliver a hand-picked shortlist.
Interview & Validate
We coordinate interviews, administer assessments and finalize compliance.
Place & Support
From offer acceptance to relocation logistics, we stay by your side.
Warehouse & Forklift Operators in Latvia — FAQ
- Usually not directly; most EU employers require a local forklift certificate. It is a short course and we arrange it in the first week after arrival.
- Yes, on a sub-renting basis — the worker is employed by our partner entity and assigned to your site for the season.
- Yes, but a light one: the vacancy must be registered with the State Employment Agency for at least 10 working days before a third-country national can be hired for it.
- For a residence permit with employment rights, at least the national average gross monthly wage of the previous year as published by the Central Statistical Bureau. Some categories have higher thresholds.
Also hiring warehousing in: Lithuania, Poland, Netherlands · Other sectors in Latvia: Truck drivers, Construction, Manufacturing, Welding, Skilled professionals
NEED WAREHOUSE & FORKLIFT OPERATORS IN LATVIA?
Tell us the headcount, start date and any licences or certificates you require. We reply within 24 hours with a shortlist plan and the Latvia timeline.
- ✓ Reply within 24 hours on working days
- ✓ Walk-in interviews and skills tests in the source country
- ✓ Permits, visas, travel and onboarding handled end-to-end