Paderborn · North Rhine-Westphalia

Forklift driver (m/f/d) in Paderborn

We are looking for a forklift driver in Paderborn. From €16.08 per hour gross with a secure employment contract. We help with moving and address registration, and accommodation can be provided if needed.

from €16.08 /hour gross

Forklift driver in a warehouse
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In brief

Job
Forklift driver (m/f/d)
Location
Paderborn (North Rhine-Westphalia)
Pay
from €16.08 per hour gross
Contract
official employment contract in Germany (temporary work, Zeitarbeit)
Who can apply
EU citizens and their family members, Ukrainian citizens (§ 24), people with a German residence permit that allows work; aged 18 or over
German language
not required, but a plus
Support
moving and address registration (Anmeldung); accommodation can be provided if needed; our recruiters speak German, English and Russian
For applicants
free of charge

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Tasks

  • Loading and unloading lorries and containers
  • Moving pallets in the warehouse and in production
  • Putting goods into and taking them out of high-bay racks
  • Supplying production lines with material
  • Working with a hand scanner and warehouse documents
  • Daily visual check of the forklift

Requirements

  • Right to work in Germany: EU citizens, Ukrainians with protection under § 24 AufenthG or a residence title that allows work
  • Forklift licence – a big advantage
  • Experience as a forklift driver or in a warehouse is welcome
  • Careful and safety-conscious way of working
  • German skills are a plus, but we also consider applications without German

Working in Paderborn

City in East Westphalia-Lippe with strong industry and a large Russian-speaking community.

Paderborn is in East Westphalia-Lippe, one of the strongest industrial regions in Germany. We are looking for staff for warehouses and production in the region.

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Moving and accommodation

If you are moving to Paderborn from another country, we help with travel and documents, with registering your address (Anmeldung), opening a bank account and choosing a health insurance fund. If needed, accommodation can be provided. Moving →

How it works

  1. 1-minute questionnaire

    Three short questions, then your contact details. No CV and no documents needed.

  2. We contact you

    Within 24 hours on working days: a call or a message via WhatsApp or Telegram.

  3. Interview and contract

    A short conversation about the job and conditions. You receive the contract before you start work.

  4. Moving and registration

    We help with travel, address registration and documents. If needed, accommodation can be provided.

  5. First working day

    Safety briefing and training in the team, on site.

We offer

Secure employment contract

Employment contract with a German staffing agency (temporary work): social insurance, paid holidays, sick pay.

From €15.33 per hour

Gross hourly wage, forklift drivers from €16.08. You receive all conditions before you start.

Help with moving

We help with travel, documents and your first days in Germany.

Address registration

We help with registering your address (Anmeldung), a bank account and health insurance.

Accommodation

If needed, accommodation near the workplace can be provided.

Free for you

Applicants pay nothing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a forklift licence?
In Germany, you need a proof of qualification to drive forklifts. If you already have a forklift licence, that is a big advantage. Send us your application and we will check what options there are for you.
How much do I earn as a forklift driver?
The pay starts at €16.08 per hour gross. The exact hourly wage depends on the assignment and is stated in your employment contract.
Who can apply?
EU citizens, Ukrainians with temporary protection and people with a residence permit that allows work.
Do you help with finding accommodation?
Yes. We help with moving and registration. Accommodation can be provided on request.

For EU citizens and Ukrainians

Application

First three short questions. We only ask for personal details in the second step.

  • Free for applicants
  • Employment contract in Germany
  • Reply within 24 hours on working days
Which document do you have?

A biometric passport of Moldova and non-citizen passports from Latvia or Estonia do not, on their own, give you the right to work in Germany.

Are you already in Germany?
Check if it fits you 1 min.