Loading and unloading jobs in Italy are high-demand, entry-level roles offering competitive pay, flexible schedules, and immediate start opportunities. These positions are widely available in logistics warehouses, shipping ports, freight terminals, distribution centers, airports, and retail stockrooms across Italy. They are ideal for physically fit individuals, newcomers, students, and anyone seeking stable work with overtime potential and no advanced skills required.
With Italy’s strategic position in European trade and a booming e-commerce sector, loading and unloading workers are needed year-round—especially in major logistics hubs like Milan, Bologna, Verona, Rome, Naples, and Genoa, as well as port cities like Livorno, Trieste, and Gioia Tauro. Many employers offer shift flexibility, safety training, and pathways to permanent contracts.
Job Overview
Company Name: Logistica Italia Movimentazione SRL
Location: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Department: Warehouse & Freight Handling
Salary: €1,200 – €1,800 per month (full-time) or €10 – €14 per hour + overtime and shift premiums
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Immediate Start
Education Required: No formal education required
Gender: Open to all
Experience Level: Less than 1 year (on-the-job training provided)
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role
As a Loading & Unloading Worker (Carico e Scarico Merci), you will be responsible for manually or mechanically loading and unloading goods from trucks, vans, shipping containers, or pallets. Your primary responsibilities will include moving freight to designated storage areas, stacking and organizing products, checking shipment accuracy, and maintaining a safe work environment.
This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse or outdoor dock environment. Workers enjoy consistent demand, bonus pay for peak season overtime, and opportunities to gain forklift or pallet jack certifications that lead to higher pay.
Key Responsibilities
- Unload incoming shipments from delivery trucks, vans, or containers
- Sort and inspect goods for visible damage or discrepancies against packing lists
- Move freight using hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, or manually (lifting up to 25 kg)
- Load outbound shipments onto vehicles according to loading plans and weight distribution
- Stack boxes, pallets, and goods safely in designated warehouse zones
- Wrap, shrink-wrap, or band pallets to secure items for transport
- Operate basic warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, dollies, conveyor belts)
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free loading dock area
- Follow all Italian workplace safety regulations (Testo Unico sulla Sicurezza – D.Lgs. 81/08)
- Report damaged goods, equipment issues, or safety incidents to supervisor
- Work efficiently to meet daily loading/unloading targets and delivery deadlines
Requirements
- Physical fitness for standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25 kg repeatedly
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight schedules (especially peak shipping seasons)
- Reliable attendance – warehouse operations depend on consistent staffing
- Basic Italian language skills (A1–A2 level sufficient for safety instructions) or basic English
- No prior loading experience required – full on-the-job training provided
- Willingness to work flexible shifts: morning, afternoon, night, weekends, or overtime
- Must have valid work authorization in Italy (EU passport, permesso di soggiorno, or visa sponsorship available for qualified non-EU candidates)
- Steel-toed safety shoes required (employer may provide allowance or reimbursement)
- Forklift or pallet jack certification is a strong asset but not mandatory
Benefits
- Competitive hourly or monthly wages with regular performance-based raises
- Overtime pay at 1.25x to 1.5x – many workers earn €1,800+ monthly during peak seasons
- Shift premiums – extra €1.00–€2.00 per hour for night or weekend shifts
- Immediate start – many warehouse positions hire within days of application
- Peak season bonuses (e.g., Black Friday, Christmas, summer sales) – up to €500 extra
- Flexible scheduling – full-time, part-time, weekend-only, or temporary contracts available
- Paid on-the-job training – safety procedures, equipment handling, and manual lifting techniques
- Free or subsidized PPE – safety gloves, back supports, high-visibility vests
- Meal vouchers (ticket restaurant) for shifts over 5 hours (€5–€8 per day)
- Health insurance (SSN registration or workplace injury coverage INAIL)
- Vacation pay (ferie) and TFR (severance pay) as per Italian labor law (CCNL Logistics)
- Forklift and pallet jack certification sponsorship – employer covers training to advance your career
- Pathway to permanent Italian residency for non-EU workers through long-term logistics contracts
- Overtime meal allowances for extended shifts
- Clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled warehouses (some roles may involve cold storage or outdoor work – premium pay applies)
- Career growth – become team leader, dock supervisor, or certified forklift operator within 6–12 months
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply by submitting their CV via email:
Email: jobs@logisticaitalia.it
Please include “Loading & Unloading – Bologna” in the subject line. Walk-in applications accepted at our warehouse reception Monday–Friday 9am–12pm. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further steps.
Disclaimer
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