Warehouse and Logistics Jobs in Germany for Students

Typical tasks

Daily work centers on three core tasks: order picking, packing and goods receipt. In picking, you collect products from the shelves with a handheld scanner. In packing, you place items in boxes, label and check them. In goods receipt, you count incoming products and route them to the right shelves.

You can learn the tasks within a few days, but the pace is high. Standing all day, walking a lot and lifting boxes from time to time are a natural part of the job, so good physical fitness is a real advantage.

Shifts and pay

Seasonal jobs are full time, around 40 hours per week, and logistics often runs in two or three shifts: early, late and sometimes night. As of 2026, the statutory minimum wage in Germany is around 13.90 euros per hour. Many warehouse jobs pay minimum wage, some employers pay slightly above it. The exact figure is always stated in the concrete job offer.

What employers expect and who it suits

Expectations are simple but serious: punctuality, reliability, following instructions and working carefully. Advanced German is usually not required, basic communication and understanding safety instructions are often enough.

• You prefer active, physical work
• You want to start quickly without long training
• You can adapt to shift work
• Your German is still basic

Applying through Amit-AI

In the 2026 season, registration, the MONA video interview and matching are free at Amit-AI. After a document check, AI matching suggests suitable warehouse jobs, and the employer applies for the ZAV approval.

Note that pay, shifts and conditions always depend on the concrete offer. For current legal information, check official sources such as the Bundesagentur für Arbeit.