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 Poland
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 Sales10–16 weeks
Typical lead time
Abolished June 2025
Labour-market test
Electronic (praca.gov.pl)
Application
PLN 400 (over 3 months)
Permit fee
Warehouse & Forklift Operators we recruit for Poland
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 Poland
Work permit (type A) issued by the voivode, applied for electronically; labour-market test abolished in June 2025. Full Poland guide →
| Route | Who it's for | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work permit type A | Non-EU workers employed by a Polish company | Statutory 30 days, in practice 1–3 months depending on the voivodeship | Applied for by the employer electronically. Fee PLN 400 for permits longer than 3 months. An employment contract must be uploaded before work starts. |
| National visa (D) for work | Every worker after the permit is issued | 2–6 weeks at the consulate; appointment availability in India varies | Consular slots are the most common bottleneck; we book early. |
| Seasonal work permit | Agriculture, horticulture, tourism, up to 9 months | Usually faster than type A | Fee PLN 100. |
| Employer declaration (oświadczenie) | Citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine only | Days | Not available for Asian nationals. |
How hiring in Poland works
- Order and documents. The employer needs a signed order and a draft employment contract — since 2025 the contract must be uploaded before the worker starts, and permits are tied to an employment contract rather than civil-law contracts for most roles.
- Sourcing (2–6 weeks). In-person interviews and trade tests in the source country; shortlist with videos.
- Work permit application. Filed by the employer, exclusively online via praca.gov.pl, with the voivode of the region where the company is based. There is no longer a 'starosta information' labour-market test. Statutory decision time is 30 days; in practice 4–12 weeks depending on the office.
- Visa. The worker books a consular appointment for a national (D) visa. In India appointment availability can add weeks, so we start scheduling as soon as the permit is filed.
- Arrival. Registration, PESEL number, bank account, and any local certification (forklift, safety). Employers must notify the office if the worker does not start within 2 months.
Compliance matters more since 2025. Fines for illegal employment can reach PLN 50,000, and employers must report changes promptly. ManBe files everything through the electronic system and keeps the audit trail.
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 Poland — 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.
- No. The starosta information (labour-market test) was removed on 1 June 2025.
- The statutory deadline is 30 days but real processing runs 1–3 months depending on the voivodeship, plus 2–6 weeks for the national visa.
Also hiring warehousing in: Lithuania, Latvia, Netherlands · Other sectors in Poland: Truck drivers, Construction, Manufacturing, Welding, Agriculture
NEED WAREHOUSE & FORKLIFT OPERATORS IN POLAND?
Tell us the headcount, start date and any licences or certificates you require. We reply within 24 hours with a shortlist plan and the Poland 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