# Logistics Specialist (Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik) > Logistics Specialist (Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik) Ausbildung guide: 3-year program, trainee pay €1,050 - €1,250/month, German B1/B2 needed, and the Section 16a visa path for non-EU applicants. Logistics Specialist (Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik) is a 3-year Ausbildung paying €1,050 - €1,250 a month during training, with B1/B2 German as the practical requirement. 3 years in warehouses, freight, and supply chains. About €1,050 to €1,250 a month. ## What you will do - Goods receipt, inspection, and proper storage - Picking, packing, and dispatch with warehouse management systems - Forklift operation (license included in many programs) - Inventory control, returns, and supply-chain basics ## Requirements Hauptschulabschluss is usually enough; reliability matters more than grades. B1/B2 German for safety briefings and system work. Physical fitness for warehouse work. Forklift license is often earned during training. ## Why this trade is popular with international applicants E-commerce keeps logistics hiring at full speed, and the entry bar is the lowest of any trade here: a basic school certificate and B1 German can be enough. Large distribution centers near Frankfurt, Leipzig, and the Ruhr hire trainees in bulk, including non-EU applicants. ## The visa path This trade qualifies for the Section 16a training residence permit (B1 German, signed training contract, up to 20h/week side work). Full walkthrough on the [Ausbildung hub](/ausbildung-in-germany/). ## Frequently asked questions ### How long is the Logistics Specialist (Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik) Ausbildung? 3 years, split between company training and Berufsschule. ### What is the trainee pay? Azubi.de 2025 survey averages: €1,091 in year 1, €1,161 in year 2, €1,251 in year 3. Large e-commerce and automotive logistics hubs pay above average. ### What German level is needed? Practical standard: B1/B2. The visa requires B1 minimum for qualified training. ### Can non-EU citizens apply? Yes, via the Section 16a training residence permit with a signed contract and B1 German. --- Interactive version: https://toollantern.win/ausbildung/logistics-in-germany/