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 Lithuania
Logistics parks around Vilnius and Kaunas and cold-storage operators need pickers and forklift operators year-round and extra hands for Q4. ManBe recruits warehouse staff tested on a scanner simulation and a real forklift, arranges the Lithuanian forklift certificate in the first week, and can supply seasonal peaks on a sub-renting basis so the worker stays employed by our partner entity.
Talk to Sales8–14 weeks
Typical lead time
None (abolished 2025)
Labour-market test
Annual, set by ministry
Quota
5,000+ drivers
ManBe placements
Warehouse & Forklift Operators we recruit for Lithuania
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 Lithuania
Temporary residence permit for work, issued by the Migration Department; annual quota for non-highly-qualified workers. Full Lithuania guide →
| Route | Who it's for | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary residence permit (work) | Non-EU workers hired directly by a Lithuanian employer | 6–10 weeks after the Migration Department accepts the application; the worker may start once a national visa or permit is issued | Subject to the annual quota for non-highly-qualified workers. Renewals and employer changes are outside the quota. |
| National visa (D) for work | Workers whose permit is in process or short assignments | 2–4 weeks at the consulate | Often used so the worker can travel and start while the residence permit is finalised. |
| High-value-added occupations route | Roles on Lithuania's shortage / high-value list | As above | Exempt from the quota at a lower salary threshold (national average gross wage) — useful for supervisors, engineers and some technical trades. |
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 Lithuania — FAQ
- Yes, via sub-renting; the worker is assigned to your site for the season.
- No — a local certificate is needed; it is a short course we arrange on arrival.
- 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.
- No. The Employment Service decision was abolished in 2025 and replaced by an annual quota on newly issued permits for non-highly-qualified workers.
- New permits can still be issued for jobs paying at least 1.2 times the national average gross wage — or 1 times the average for occupations on the high-value-added list. Renewals and changes of employer are not affected.
Also hiring warehousing in: Latvia, Poland, Netherlands · Other sectors in Lithuania: Truck drivers, Bus drivers, Construction, Manufacturing, Welding, Skilled professionals
NEED WAREHOUSE & FORKLIFT OPERATORS IN LITHUANIA?
Tell us the headcount, start date and any licences or certificates you require. We reply within 24 hours with a shortlist plan and the Lithuania 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