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Italian for warehouse work

From the employment agency to the Christmas rush: the Italian you need to pick, pack and stay safe in a warehouse.

For anyone starting work in a warehouse or logistics centre in Italy, often through an employment agency. Recommended level: A2 and up.

6 steps

Start the path
  1. The agency and the interviewSign up at an employment agency: your experience, shifts and getting there.
  2. First day and safety trainingBadge, hi-vis vest, safety shoes and the walkways: find your way around.
  3. Picking and packingRead a location, scan a barcode, pack a box and label it.
  4. Forklifts and staying safeWalk safely around forklifts, report a near miss, and what the forklift licence is.
  5. Shifts, breaks and problemsTalk about back pain, heavy loads and sick leave, and swap a shift in the busy season.
  6. Contract, hours and payslipRead your contract and payslip, and know why working off the books costs you.