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.