An important logistics gateway connecting Germany, Poland, Austria and Slovakia is represented by the Czech Republic. Its warehouses and distribution centres are involved in manufacturing supply chains, retail distribution, cross-border freight and e- commerce fulfilment.
Successful execution of these processes relies on skilled employees who are responsible for receiving, storing, picking and sending goods. When a shift is understaffed, dock-to-stock times increase, replenishment slows, and orders may miss their dispatch windows.
Dynamic Staffing Services helps warehouses, third-party logistics providers and distribution centres recruit screened international workers for long-term, project-based and peak-season requirements.
Why Czech Distribution Hubs Are Facing a Logistics Labour Shortage
The Czech labour market leaves employers competing for a limited pool of available workers. According to the EURES labour-market profile for Czechia, more than 5.2 million people were active in the labour market in 2023, while the employment rate stood at 75.1%, 4.7 percentage points above the EU average.
EURES also recorded a 4.6% job-vacancy rate in transportation and storage in 2023. The European Labour Authority’s shortage reporting identifies transportation and storage as a sector facing persistent European shortages, particularly in driving and mobile-equipment occupations.
Demand can rise quickly because of:
- E-commerce promotions
- Christmas and holiday orders
- New customer contracts
- Distribution-centre openings
- Additional shifts
- Employee turnover
- Night and weekend schedules
- Competition from nearby factories
- Short-notice fulfilment requirements
Too few pickers can delay order assembly, while a shortage of forklift or very-narrow-aisle operators can affect put-away, replenishment and dispatch across the entire warehouse.
Logistics Roles Dynamic Staffing Services Supplies
Warehouse Operatives
Warehouse operatives support:
- Goods receiving
- Dock-to-stock put-away
- Sorting and labelling
- Palletising
- Stock replenishment
- Cross-docking
- Returns processing
- Warehouse housekeeping
Candidates are screened for physical readiness, warehouse experience, shift availability and their ability to follow scanner, stock-control and safety procedures.
Forklift and VNA Operators
Dynamic Staffing Services recruits:
- Counterbalance forklift drivers
- Reach-truck operators
- VNA truck operators
- Electric pallet-truck operators
- Loading-bay forklift drivers
Employers should specify the equipment model, rack height, aisle width, load capacity and working environment.
A licence alone does not prove current operating ability. Practical assessments by Dynamic Staffing Services test pre-use inspection, load handling, stacking, turning, parking and pedestrian awareness.
Pickers and Packers
Candidates may be screened for experience with:
- RF scanners
- Voice picking
- Pick-to-light systems
- Barcode verification
- Batch and zone picking
- Packing and labelling
- FIFO and FEFO stock rotation
- Fragile or high-value goods
Productivity targets should be explained before selection. A manual picker may not automatically be suitable for a highly automated fulfilment centre.
Loaders and Material Handlers
Loaders support inbound receiving, outbound dispatch and cross-docking operations. Assessment covers safe lifting, pallet stability, load sequencing, dock safety and damage prevention.
Dispatch and Inventory Staff
Dynamic Staffing Services also sources:
- Dispatcher
- Control clerk
- Inventory support staff
- Stock control staff
- Shipping aid
- Team leader of the warehouse
Some positions may necessitate familiarity with warehouse management systems, ERP systems, transportation documents and inventory management.
Our Bulk Hiring Process for Logistics Roles
Step One: Define the Requirement
The employer provides:
- The number of workers and their positions
- Location of warehouse
- Equipment used
- Type of shifts
- Productivity expectations
- Contract length
- Salary
- Accommodations and transportation
- Date of hire.
Specific requirements improve selection accuracy and reduce early withdrawals.
Step Two: Source and Screen Candidates
Dynamic Staffing Services develops a sourcing strategy based on batch size, role complexity, and recruitment deadline.
Initial screening also includes warehouse experience, equipment knowledge, physical readiness, shift availability, documentation, and willingness to relocate.
Step Three: Conduct Practical Assessments
Candidates complete:
- Forklift or VNA operating tests
- Pallet handling
- Scanner-based picking exercises
- Packing and label checks
- Loading and stacking tasks
- Inventory exercises
- Safety assessments
Dynamic Staffing Services works through more than 10 trade-test centres. Depending on the roles and equipment, approximately 100 to 300 candidates are assessed during a large recruitment session.
Step Four: Employer Selection
Shortlisted candidates proceed to employer interviews or final review. Reserve candidates are to be maintained for withdrawals, medical failures or documentation delays.
Step Five: Documentation and Mobilisation
Selected candidates proceed through medical checks, employment documentation and the applicable Czech residence and work-authorisation process.
Mobilisation is completed in phases to match accommodation, induction and shift requirements.
Peak-Season and Flexible Contract Staffing
Warehouse demand is rarely consistent throughout the year. Retail campaigns, e-commerce sales and holiday periods create sudden volume increases.
Employers should plan peak staffing around:
- Forecast order volumes
- Workers required per shift
- Training time
- Existing absence levels
- Contract start and end dates
- Accommodation capacity
- Reserve worker numbers
- Expected productivity ramp-up
Where legally permitted, recruitment may support fixed-term, project-based or longer-term requirements.
The workforce model must comply with the Czech Labour Code, or Zákoník práce, immigration rules and any requirements governing employment agencies or temporary assignments.
Compliance, Work Permits and Mobilisation
Foreign-worker recruitment involves several Czech authorities and legal procedures.
The Labour Office of the Czech Republic, or Úřad práce ČR, manages labour-market processes and employer obligations connected with foreign employment. The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, or MPSV, provides official guidance on employing foreign nationals and vacancies open to international candidates.
For many third-country nationals, the Employee Card, or Zaměstnanecká karta, is the relevant long-term residence and employment route. It is generally connected to a specific vacancy. Employers can review the official MPSV Employee Card portal and foreign-employment guidance from Úřad práce ČR.
Residence applications and decisions fall under the Ministry of the Interior, or MVČR. The official MVČR Information Portal for Foreigners explains the Employee Card and other residence routes.
Compliance planning may include:
- Vacancy registration
- Employment contracts
- Work and residence documentation
- Official translations
- Accommodation records
- Employer reporting
- Working hours and rest periods
- Occupational health and safety
- Permit validity and renewals
Dynamic Staffing Services coordinates candidate documents, medical examinations, translations, pre-departure guidance and mobilisation with the employer and authorised Czech advisers.
However, Dynamic Staffing Services cannot guarantee the approval of a Zaměstnanecká karta, visa or residence permit. Final decisions are made solely by Úřad práce ČR, MPSV, MVČR and other competent Czech authorities under the applicable procedure.
Why Employers Choose Dynamic Staffing Services for Logistics Staffing
Dynamic Staffing Services brings:
- 48 years of international recruitment experience
- 24 offices across 16 countries
- More than 10 trade-test centres
- Multi-location candidate sourcing
- Role-specific warehouse assessments
- Medical and document tracking
- Compliance coordination
- Phased mobilisation support
Dynamic Staffing Services has also received feedback from European logistics clients. In one Central European example, a warehouse employer facing e-commerce shipping pressure reported that internationally recruited loaders were disciplined, adaptable and suited to its operating environment. This demonstrates relevant experience supporting time-sensitive distribution operations.
Request a Recruitment Quote
Warehouse staffing shortages can create order backlogs, missed dispatch deadlines and excessive overtime.
Use the Request a Hiring Plan form to share:
- Required roles
- Number of workers
- Warehouse location
- Equipment used
- Shift pattern
- Contract duration
- Target start date
- Accommodation arrangements
For urgent seasonal requirements, contact Dynamic Staffing Services to discuss candidate availability, assessment capacity and a realistic mobilisation schedule. Email us at clientservices@dss-hr.com or call us at +91-11-40410000.
Why Employers Choose Dynamic Staffing Services for Logistics Staffing
Dynamic Staffing Services combines 48 years of international recruitment experience with 24 offices across 16 countries and access to more than 10 trade-test centres. Our logistics recruitment process covers candidate mobilisation, warehouse-experience screening, forklift assessments, medical checks, documentation and phased deployment.
In one Czech supply-chain recruitment campaign, a distribution employer required warehouse operatives, pickers, packers and forklift drivers to strengthen shift coverage before a seasonal increase in order volumes. Dynamic Staffing Services mobilised more than 180 candidates, screened 126 profiles and practically assessed 84 workers on forklift handling, RF-scanner use, pallet movement, packing accuracy and workplace safety. A final group of 58 candidates was shortlisted for employer interviews, with selected workers planned for deployment in two batches to match accommodation and induction capacity.
The campaign showed the value of testing candidates against the actual warehouse environment rather than relying only on CVs. Separate assessment criteria were used for forklift operators, manual pickers and dispatch workers, helping the employer compare candidates according to equipment knowledge, productivity readiness and shift flexibility.
