Every supermarket shelf starts in a warehouse. Before a carton of milk or a box of biscuits reaches a shop in Bucharest or Cluj, someone has picked it from a shelf, packed it, loaded it onto a truck and sent it on its way. In Romania, one of the biggest employers doing that work is Kaufland. Kaufland is part of Germany's Schwarz Group and one of Romania's largest retail employers, with more than 180 stores across the country, all supplied by its own regional logistics centres — including the large centres at Ploiești and Turda. When a retailer of that size hires warehouse staff, it hires in numbers, and it hires regularly.

What does a warehouse picker do at Kaufland?

A picker works from a list or a handheld scanner, walks the aisles of the warehouse, picks the goods a store has ordered, and packs them ready for loading. It is physical work: you are on your feet all shift, lifting boxes, moving pallets and keeping count. Accuracy matters as much as speed — a wrong item in a box becomes a problem for the store, and for the customer, so the warehouse checks picked orders before they leave. If you are organised, careful with numbers and happy with routine work done well, this role suits you.

What do loaders and forklift drivers do?

A loader moves packed goods onto trucks, checks that the load matches the delivery note, and secures it so nothing shifts on the road. Forklift drivers do the heavier moving: taking pallets from high racks, bringing stock down for picking, and loading trucks with the forklift. Forklift work needs a licence, and employers usually ask for it before you start, though some large employers arrange training for people they hire. If you already hold a forklift licence, say so clearly on your application — it puts you ahead of other candidates straight away.

What are the warehouse shifts and working hours?

Logistics centres run early mornings, evenings and nights, because trucks leave before the shops open and stock arrives through the night. Weekend work is common, and overtime appears when a busy season hits — before Christmas, for example, when every store orders more. Before you accept a job, ask about the shift pattern and the working hours, and be honest with yourself about whether you can manage them.

What do you need to work in a warehouse in Romania?

Employers usually ask for a school certificate, the ability to read and count accurately, and basic physical fitness for lifting. Romanian is the working language in the warehouse — instructions, safety signs and delivery notes are in Romanian — so you will need at least basic Romanian to work safely and to understand your team leader.

Do I need a work permit to work in Romania?

If you are a citizen of the European Union, you can work in Romania directly, with no permit needed. If you are not an EU citizen, you need a work permit, and Romania issues these under an annual quota — the employer applies for the permit on your behalf, and you cannot start work until it is granted. Be wary of anyone who promises you a permit for a fee: the employer applies for it, and a genuine employer will explain the process to you.

How much do warehouse workers earn in Romania?

What is verified is the legal floor underneath it: Romania's national minimum wage is 4,325 RON gross per month from 1 July 2026. That is the minimum an employer must legally pay, not the pay for this job — the actual offered pay is not disclosed here, so check the job posting itself. Warehouse pay usually depends on the shift, with night and weekend work often paid more, and on whether you hold a forklift licence.

How do I apply for a warehouse job at Kaufland?

The reliable way is to apply on the employer's own careers site, not through a middleman. Kaufland Romania's careers site is the only external link in this post, and it is where the company's vacancies are listed, including warehouse and logistics roles at its centres. Search for logistics or warehouse roles, and for Ploiești if that is where you want to work. Read the posting carefully before you apply — it will say whether a forklift licence is needed, what shifts the role covers, and what documents to attach. Do not pay anyone to submit your application for you.

Frequently asked questions

What does a warehouse picker do at Kaufland in Romania?
A picker works from a list or scanner, picks the goods a store has ordered from the warehouse shelves, packs them, and prepares them for loading onto trucks.

Do I need a forklift licence for warehouse work?
Forklift driving needs a licence, and employers usually ask for it before you start. Picker, packer and loader roles do not normally need one, though some employers arrange training.

Can a non-EU citizen work in a Romanian warehouse?
Yes, but you need a work permit, which Romania issues under an annual quota. The employer applies for the permit on your behalf, and you cannot start until it is granted.

How much do warehouse workers earn in Romania?
The actual offered pay is not disclosed here — check the job posting. The legal floor is the national minimum wage of 4,325 RON gross per month from 1 July 2026.

Where do I apply?
On the employer's own careers site. Search Kaufland Romania's careers site for warehouse and logistics roles in Ploiești.

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