TURKEY – WAREHOUSE & FACTORY WORKERS

Position: Warehouse Worker / Factory Worker / Production Worker / Picker & Packer / Assembly Worker / Packaging Worker
Employer: To Be Announced (TBA)
Country: Turkey
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: Entry-Level & Experienced Candidates Considered
Salary: From TRY 33,030 Gross Per Month / Approximately TRY 28,075.50 Net at the 2026 Statutory Minimum
Working Hours: Full-Time
Accommodation: Provided
Lunch: Provided During Working Days
Social Security: According to Applicable Turkish Law
Overtime: Available Where Required
Work Permit Assistance: Provided for Eligible Candidates
Work Visa Assistance: Provided for Eligible Candidates

WORK IN WAREHOUSING & MANUFACTURING IN TURKEY

Applications are invited for full-time Warehouse, Factory, Production and Manufacturing Worker positions in Turkey.

These positions are suitable for hardworking and reliable candidates interested in employment within Turkey’s manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and industrial sectors.

Potential positions include:

  • Warehouse Worker
  • Warehouse Assistant
  • Picker & Packer
  • Order Picker
  • Packing Worker
  • Goods Receiver
  • Dispatch Worker
  • Factory Worker
  • Production Worker
  • Assembly Worker
  • Machine Assistant
  • Packaging Worker
  • Quality-Control Assistant
  • General Manufacturing Worker

Suitable entry-level candidates may be considered for positions where previous professional experience is not required by the employer.

Training will be provided for appropriate workplace procedures.

AVAILABLE LOCATIONS

Potential employment may be available in major Turkish manufacturing and logistics centres including:

  • Istanbul
  • Bursa
  • Kocaeli
  • İzmir
  • Ankara
  • Konya
  • Gaziantep
  • Manisa
  • Tekirdağ
  • Kayseri

Additional vacancies may be available in other industrial areas.

The final location will depend on the employer and available vacancy.

WAREHOUSE WORK

Warehouse Workers are responsible for receiving, organising, storing, picking, packing and preparing products for distribution.

The work may involve products such as:

  • Consumer goods
  • Automotive components
  • Clothing
  • Textiles
  • Food products
  • Electrical products
  • Household products
  • Industrial components
  • Manufacturing materials
  • Retail products

The exact goods handled will depend on the employer.

RECEIVING DELIVERIES

Warehouse employees may help process incoming deliveries.

Responsibilities can include:

  • Unloading appropriate goods
  • Checking deliveries
  • Counting products
  • Inspecting packaging
  • Checking product numbers
  • Identifying damaged goods
  • Moving products to receiving areas
  • Preparing stock for storage
  • Reporting missing items

Workers must follow the employer’s receiving procedures.

ORDER PICKING

Order Pickers collect products according to warehouse orders.

Employees may use:

  • Picking lists
  • Barcode scanners
  • Handheld terminals
  • Warehouse-management systems
  • Electronic order systems

Typical responsibilities include:

  • Locating products
  • Checking product numbers
  • Confirming quantities
  • Collecting goods
  • Moving orders to packing areas
  • Reporting stock problems

Accuracy is important.

PACKING

Packing Workers prepare goods for transportation or distribution.

Duties may include:

  • Preparing boxes
  • Selecting packaging
  • Checking products
  • Packing goods
  • Protecting fragile items
  • Sealing cartons
  • Applying labels
  • Checking addresses
  • Preparing completed orders
  • Stacking appropriate cartons

Workers may need to maintain a steady production rate throughout the shift.

SORTING & LABELLING

Warehouse employees may sort products according to:

  • Product type
  • Customer
  • Destination
  • Size
  • Batch
  • Order
  • Storage location

Workers may also apply:

  • Barcodes
  • Product labels
  • Shipping labels
  • Destination labels

DISPATCH

Dispatch Workers prepare completed orders for transportation.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Checking completed orders
  • Confirming quantities
  • Organising goods by destination
  • Preparing pallets
  • Checking labels
  • Moving shipments to dispatch areas
  • Completing basic warehouse documentation

LOADING & UNLOADING

Some positions may involve loading and unloading:

  • Trucks
  • Containers
  • Delivery vehicles
  • Pallets
  • Cartons
  • Raw materials

Employees must follow safe manual-handling procedures.

FORKLIFT WORK

Some warehouses use forklifts and other materials-handling equipment.

Employees may potentially perform:

  • Pallet movement
  • Vehicle loading
  • Vehicle unloading
  • Warehouse replenishment
  • Stock movement

However:

Only appropriately trained, licensed where required, and authorised employees may operate forklifts or specialist warehouse equipment.

Applicants with previous forklift experience should provide full details.

FACTORY & MANUFACTURING WORK

Turkey has extensive manufacturing industries, and Factory Workers may be employed in businesses producing:

  • Automotive components
  • Electrical equipment
  • Machinery
  • Textiles
  • Clothing
  • Furniture
  • Food products
  • Plastics
  • Packaging
  • Metal products
  • Household goods
  • Consumer products

The exact work depends on the employer.

PRODUCTION LINE WORK

Production Workers may be assigned to specific stages of the manufacturing process.

Typical responsibilities can include:

  • Preparing raw materials
  • Preparing components
  • Feeding production lines
  • Positioning products
  • Assembling components
  • Checking products
  • Packing finished goods
  • Applying labels
  • Removing defective products
  • Maintaining clean production areas

Employees may rotate between several production tasks.

ASSEMBLY WORK

Assembly Workers help construct finished products from individual components.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Positioning components
  • Fitting parts
  • Connecting approved components
  • Using basic hand tools
  • Following assembly instructions
  • Checking completed work
  • Moving products to the next production stage

Workers must follow the correct manufacturing sequence.

MACHINE ASSISTANT

Entry-level Factory Workers may assist trained machine operators.

Duties can include:

  • Preparing materials
  • Supplying production machines
  • Removing finished products
  • Monitoring basic production flow
  • Packing completed items
  • Keeping the workstation organised

Entry-level employees must not operate specialist or hazardous industrial machinery unless appropriately trained and authorised.

AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT MANUFACTURING

Some opportunities may be available in Turkey’s automotive supply industry.

Factory employees may assist with the production or assembly of:

  • Vehicle components
  • Wiring systems
  • Plastic components
  • Metal parts
  • Interior components
  • Electrical components
  • Other automotive products

Workers may be responsible for assembly, inspection, packaging and production support.

TEXTILE & CLOTHING MANUFACTURING

Potential factory positions may also exist within textile manufacturing.

Duties may include:

  • Material preparation
  • Production assistance
  • Fabric handling
  • Product inspection
  • Folding
  • Packing
  • Labelling
  • Preparing finished goods for distribution

Specialist sewing or machine-operation positions may require previous experience.

FOOD PRODUCTION

Food-manufacturing workers may assist with:

  • Product preparation
  • Sorting
  • Packing
  • Labelling
  • Quality checking
  • Preparing boxes
  • Production-line duties
  • Cleaning appropriate work areas

Food-production employees must follow strict hygiene requirements.

Protective clothing may be required.

PLASTIC & PACKAGING MANUFACTURING

Some workers may be employed in businesses manufacturing:

  • Plastic components
  • Bottles
  • Containers
  • Packaging materials
  • Household products

Responsibilities may include production-line assistance, inspection, trimming appropriate components, packing and preparing products for distribution.

QUALITY CONTROL

Factory Workers may inspect products during or after production.

Employees may check:

  • Appearance
  • Size
  • Colour
  • Packaging
  • Labels
  • Assembly
  • Missing components
  • Visible damage

Products that do not meet the required standard must be separated and reported.

FINISHED PRODUCT PACKAGING

After manufacturing, products need to be prepared for storage and distribution.

Employees may:

  • Count products
  • Pack products
  • Seal cartons
  • Apply labels
  • Prepare boxes
  • Stack cartons
  • Prepare pallets
  • Move goods into warehouse areas

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Warehouse and factory work can be physically demanding.

Candidates should be prepared for:

  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking
  • Bending
  • Reaching
  • Repetitive movements
  • Lifting appropriate loads
  • Production targets
  • Warehouse targets
  • Working around industrial equipment
  • Working as part of a team

Factories may be busy and noisy.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Employees must follow all workplace safety procedures.

Depending on the workplace, PPE may include:

  • Safety footwear
  • Gloves
  • High-visibility clothing
  • Protective workwear
  • Eye protection
  • Hearing protection

Employees must:

  • Follow safety instructions
  • Report hazards
  • Use equipment correctly
  • Maintain clear walkways
  • Report damaged equipment
  • Follow emergency procedures

Only appropriately trained workers may operate specialist machinery.

SHIFT WORK

Manufacturing plants and distribution centres may operate multiple shifts.

Potential working patterns include:

MORNING SHIFT

Early production, warehouse receiving and order preparation.

DAY SHIFT

Normal daytime manufacturing and warehouse operations.

AFTERNOON / EVENING SHIFT

Production, packing and preparation of outgoing shipments.

NIGHT SHIFT

Some large manufacturing facilities operate continuously.

Applicants should indicate whether they are willing to work rotating shifts.

WORKING HOURS

These positions are full-time.

A common full-time schedule may involve approximately:

45 HOURS PER WEEK

depending on the employer and working arrangement.

Working hours may be distributed across the working week according to Turkish labour law and the employment contract.

The exact schedule will be provided before the candidate accepts employment.

SALARY

Turkey’s statutory minimum wage for 1 January–31 December 2026 is:

TRY 33,030 GROSS PER MONTH

The official Ministry calculation produces a standard employee net minimum of:

TRY 28,075.50 NET PER MONTH

after the specified employee social-security and unemployment-insurance deductions.

Actual salaries may be higher depending on:

  • Employer
  • Position
  • Experience
  • Shift
  • Responsibilities
  • Productivity
  • Specialist skills

The formal employment contract will identify the applicable gross wage.

IMPORTANT FOREIGN-WORKER SALARY RULE

Turkey applies additional wage criteria when employers apply for work permits for foreign employees.

For foreigners employed in ordinary jobs, the wage cannot be below the applicable gross minimum wage.

For positions requiring recognised expertise or skilled craftsmanship, the applicable work-permit wage criterion is generally:

AT LEAST 2 TIMES THE GROSS MINIMUM WAGE

This distinction is important.

A genuine entry-level Factory or Warehouse Worker may fall under the ordinary-job criterion, whereas a skilled technical or master-level manufacturing position may require a higher wage for work-permit purposes.

The final classification must reflect the genuine job.

OVERTIME

Additional working hours may become available because of:

  • Increased production
  • Large orders
  • Warehouse demand
  • Manufacturing deadlines
  • Delivery requirements

Overtime is not guaranteed.

Any overtime must be handled according to Turkish labour law and the employee’s contract.

ACCOMMODATION PROVIDED

Accommodation will be arranged for successful employees under the recruitment package.

Potential arrangements include:

  • Shared apartments
  • Shared houses
  • Worker accommodation
  • Employer-arranged housing

Employees may share:

  • Bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living areas

Any applicable accommodation charges, utilities or lawful deductions will be clearly disclosed before employment is accepted.

LUNCH PROVIDED

Lunch will be provided during scheduled working days according to employer arrangements.

Exact arrangements will be explained before employment begins.

SOCIAL SECURITY

Foreign workers legally employed in Turkey are subject to applicable Turkish employment and social-security requirements.

The formal employment arrangements will identify applicable contributions and employment conditions.

WORK PERMIT FOR FOREIGN WORKERS

Foreign citizens generally require appropriate authorisation before legally working in Turkey.

For applicants applying from outside Turkey, the work-permit procedure normally involves two stages.

STAGE 1 – FOREIGN WORKER

The foreign candidate applies through the Turkish embassy or consulate in the country where they are a citizen or legally resident.

The applicant receives a 16-digit reference number.

STAGE 2 – TURKISH EMPLOYER

The candidate provides the reference number to the Turkish employer.

The employer then submits the work-permit application electronically to the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security.

The Ministry states that properly completed applications are generally evaluated within 30 days, provided all required information and documents are complete. This is an administrative processing target, not a guarantee of approval.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

A signed employment contract between the foreign worker and Turkish employer forms part of the work-permit documentation.

Other documentation can include:

  • Passport
  • Employment information
  • Employer documentation
  • Qualification documents where applicable
  • Other supporting evidence

Foreign-language documents may require appropriate translation or certification.

EMPLOYER ELIGIBILITY

Turkey applies specific requirements to employers seeking work permits for foreign workers.

Under the general rule, a workplace is normally expected to employ:

AT LEAST 5 TURKISH CITIZENS FOR EACH FOREIGN WORKER

subject to exemptions and special sector rules.

Employers may also need to satisfy financial requirements concerning matters such as:

  • Paid-in capital
  • Net sales
  • Export revenue

The exact criteria depend on the business and applicable exemption.

IMPORTANT 2026 MANUFACTURING-SECTOR RULE

Turkey introduced specific foreign-worker assessment provisions for the manufacturing sector effective 3 August 2026.

Manufacturing work-permit applications are assessed with reference to the Turkish citizens employed by the business across Turkey.

Where additional foreign labour is required, special manufacturing-sector provisions apply through 31 December 2027 concerning applications based on the number of Turkish citizens employed at the manufacturing workplace.

This makes genuine manufacturing recruitment different from an employer simply attempting to sponsor overseas workers for an unrelated general job.

Every employer and vacancy must still satisfy the applicable Ministry criteria.

WAREHOUSE POSITIONS

Candidates should understand that a standalone warehouse business may not necessarily receive the same treatment as a position genuinely falling within the manufacturing-sector provisions.

A Warehouse Worker employed directly as part of a qualifying manufacturing operation may have different employer circumstances from a Warehouse Worker employed by an independent logistics company.

Work-permit eligibility must therefore be assessed against the actual:

  • Employer
  • Industry
  • Workplace
  • Job
  • Duties

WORK PERMIT ASSISTANCE

Candidates selected by an eligible employer will receive assistance with the applicable process.

Assistance may include guidance concerning:

  • Employment contract
  • Employer documentation
  • Consular application
  • Work-permit reference number
  • Passport documents
  • Work experience
  • Qualifications where required
  • Supporting documents
  • Work-permit application
  • Pre-departure requirements

Applicants must provide genuine and accurate documents.

WORK PERMIT IS NOT GUARANTEED

A Turkish employment offer does not automatically guarantee a work permit.

Applications are evaluated according to Turkey’s international labour-force policy and applicable work-permit criteria.

Eligibility can depend on:

  • Employer
  • Employer’s Turkish workforce
  • Employer financial requirements
  • Sector
  • Position
  • Salary
  • Candidate
  • Qualifications where applicable
  • Supporting documentation
  • Other legal requirements

The final decision belongs to the Turkish authorities.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience can be useful but is not required for every entry-level vacancy.

Relevant experience includes:

  • Warehousing
  • Factory work
  • Manufacturing
  • Packing
  • Order picking
  • Production
  • Assembly
  • Logistics
  • Food production
  • Automotive manufacturing

Candidates should provide full details of relevant employment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates interested in Warehouse and Factory Worker positions should complete the online application form available on this website.

Applicants should provide accurate information concerning:

  • Employment history
  • Warehouse experience
  • Factory experience
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Packing experience
  • Assembly experience
  • Forklift experience
  • Education
  • Language ability
  • Current country of residence

Entry-level candidates may apply for appropriate positions.

SHORTLISTING

Applications will be assessed against:

  • Available vacancies
  • Employer requirements
  • Work-permit eligibility
  • Experience where relevant
  • Physical suitability

Applicants whose profiles match available vacancies may be shortlisted.

Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee selection.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to:

  • Online interviews
  • Employer interviews
  • Recruitment assessments
  • Practical assessments where appropriate

Depending on employer and recruitment arrangements, shortlisted candidates may also be invited to formal interviews in Asia or the United Kingdom.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION

Candidates should not purchase flights, book hotels or make travel arrangements because they have submitted an application or received a shortlist notification.

Applicants must wait until:

  • They receive formal instructions
  • The employer confirms selection
  • Applicable immigration requirements are completed
  • They are legally eligible to travel

EMPLOYMENT OFFER

Successful candidates will receive formal employment information identifying:

  • Employer
  • Job title
  • Workplace
  • Gross salary
  • Working hours
  • Shift pattern
  • Duties
  • Employment conditions
  • Accommodation arrangements
  • Meal arrangements
  • Proposed starting date

Candidates should carefully review the employment contract before accepting the position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Positions: Warehouse Worker / Factory Worker / Production Worker / Picker & Packer / Assembly Worker
Country: Turkey
Employment: Full-Time
Experience: Entry-Level & Experienced Candidates
2026 Gross Minimum Wage: TRY 33,030 Per Month
2026 Standard Net Minimum: TRY 28,075.50 Per Month
Skilled/Expert Foreign-Worker Positions: Higher work-permit salary criteria can apply
Accommodation: Provided
Lunch: Provided During Working Days
Social Security: According to Applicable Turkish Law
Overtime: Available Where Required
Work Permit Assistance: Provided for Eligible Candidates
Work Visa Assistance: Provided for Eligible Candidates
Employer: TBA

APPLY FOR WAREHOUSE & FACTORY JOBS IN TURKEY

Candidates interested in full-time warehousing and manufacturing employment in Turkey are invited to apply.

Potential opportunities include:

  • Warehousing
  • Order picking
  • Packing
  • Distribution
  • Factory production
  • Assembly
  • Automotive component production
  • Textile manufacturing
  • Food production
  • Packaging
  • General manufacturing

International candidates will be assessed according to both employer requirements and Turkish work-permit eligibility.

COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM AND WAIT TO BE CONTACTED IF YOUR APPLICATION IS SHORTLISTED.

Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview, employment, Turkish work permit or right of entry into Turkey. Foreign-worker applications are subject to employer eligibility, employment criteria, financial criteria, applicable salary requirements, sector-specific rules and individual assessment by the Turkish authorities. Final employment is subject to employer selection, a formal employment contract, Turkish labour law and successful work authorisation.