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PALFINGER

Builds lifting equipment for land and sea

Warehouse Logistics Apprentice

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Ganderkesee, Germany
In PersonThe role is based at the Ganderkesee-Hoykenkamp site; training may periodically take place at other PALFINGER works.
Warehouse & FulfillmentPicking & Packing, Shipping & Receiving

About the job

Requirements
  • Have an intermediate school-leaving certificate or a good lower secondary school-leaving certificate.
  • Have good grades in German and mathematics.
  • Use respectful and appreciative conduct.
  • Work conscientiously and show interest in digital processes.
  • Demonstrate teamwork, commitment, willingness to learn, and reliability.
  • Be willing to perform physical and organizational work.
Responsibilities
  • Learn the full logistics chain and work with modern systems and technologies.
  • Understand product ranges and material flow, including the components required to make the products.
  • Receive goods by checking, recording, and inspecting incoming deliveries.
  • Pick and pack materials for production and finished parts.
  • Load and unload goods safely using industrial trucks and modern equipment.
  • Use scanners, enterprise resource planning systems, and digital logistics processes.
  • Coordinate closely across departments, including purchasing, production, and sales.
  • Train periodically at other company sites to learn their workflows, teams, and processes.

About the company

PALFINGER designs and manufactures lifting equipment for transport, construction, marine, and energy customers around the world. It turns customer requirements into complete working systems for specific applications, adapting cranes and handling equipment to the vehicles, vessels, and work sites where loads need to move. Its machinery lifts heavy materials, raises workers for access tasks, and handles cargo on land and at sea, with designs made for reliable, easy operation. Revenue comes from equipment sales and after-sales service, including installation and spare parts. Founded in 1932, the group is headquartered in Bergheim near Salzburg, Austria.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bergheim, Austria

Founded

1932

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What believers are saying

  • Training spans technical and leadership skills: PALFINGER lists mentoring, international learning tracks and a central learning platform.
  • Advancement starts with internships: PALFINGER describes a Brazilian IT intern progressing to SAP module supervisor.
  • Apprenticeships lead beyond entry roles: PALFINGER says many apprentices move into specialist or leadership positions.

What critics are saying

  • Customer delays affect demand: PALFINGER's July 2026 report linked first-half results to postponed investments and volatile markets.
  • Cost plans include structural changes: PALFINGER's July 2026 plan targets EUR 25 million savings from 2027 through automation and restructuring.
  • US tariffs pressure regional business: PALFINGER's April 2026 report linked them to weaker North American demand and profitability.

What makes PALFINGER unique

  • Service has international reach: PALFINGER reports over 5,000 sales and service locations across more than 130 countries.
  • Marine products extend beyond road equipment: PALFINGER sells boats, launching equipment and deck machinery alongside land-based lifting equipment.
  • Production connects with local support: PALFINGER reports 30 manufacturing sites plus sales, installation and service hubs.

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