Looking for work in Katowice or the Silesian region? This area offers a wide range of jobs at factories and warehouses — for both skilled specialists and candidates with no experience.
The job listings in this article are current as of May 2025. You can verify their availability at the time of reading by calling: +38 (050) 334-93-51 or +48 525 275 003.
Duties: processing metal components, preparation for painting, grinding, maintaining cleanliness in the production hall. Requirements: men up to 54 years old, basic tool-handling skills, good manual dexterity, basic knowledge of Polish — preferred. Working conditions: Rate: 24 PLN/hour net, for students — 30.50 PLN/hour Hours/month: 160–200
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 6:00–16:00, working Saturdays possible Accommodation: 500 PLN/month (compensation for own accommodation — 200 PLN) Work clothing: provided Medical examination: 100 PLN Conditions: partially outdoors, canteen available
Duties: sorting, feeding raw materials, cleaning equipment, line monitoring. Requirements: good physical condition, willingness to work. Working conditions: Rate: 24 PLN/hour net, for students — 30.50 PLN/hour Working hours: 240–264 hours/month
Schedule: 2/2, 12-hour shifts (06:00–18:00, 18:00–06:00) Accommodation: 200 PLN/month (5-minute walk from the factory) Work clothing: free of charge Medical examination: 100 PLN Conditions: breaks, employee benefits, bonus for non-smokers
Duties: packing tyres, quality control, preparation for dispatch. Requirements: men up to 50 years old, manual dexterity, ability to work in a team. Working conditions: Rate: 23 PLN/hour net, for students — 30.50 PLN/hour Working hours: 168–172 hours/month
Schedule: 3 shifts (06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, 22:00–06:00) Accommodation: own, subsidy 250 PLN Work clothing: provided Medical examination: 100 PLN
Duties: operating a lateral forklift, order picking, receiving parts from a colleague. Requirements: up to 50 years old, Polish UDT WJ2 licence, knowledge of Polish, good physical condition. Working conditions: Rate: 27–32 PLN/hour net, for students — 32 PLN/hour Working hours: 250–300 hours/month
Schedule: Mon–Sat, 12 hours (06:00–18:00, 18:00–06:00) Accommodation: 550 PLN (compensation 300 PLN) Work clothing: free of charge Medical examination: 250 PLN Conditions: warm premises, kitchen
Duties: collecting wooden elements, grinding, packing, working on scaffolding. Requirements: up to 50 years old, good physical condition, knowledge of Polish — preferred. Working conditions: Rate: 24 PLN/hour net, for students — 30.50 PLN/hour Working hours: 170–190 hours/month
Schedule: Mon–Sat, 3 shifts, option to switch to 12 hours Accommodation: 500 PLN/month (compensation 200 PLN) Work clothing: provided Medical examination: 100 PLN Conditions: comfortable temperature
Duties: operating machinery, filling with liquid, removing paper rolls. Requirements: men up to 50 years old, UDT certificate, Polish language, forklift experience. Working conditions: Rate: 28 PLN/hour net, for students — 33 PLN/hour Working hours: 200–280 hours/month
Schedule: 4/2, 12 hours (06:00–18:00, 18:00–06:00) Accommodation: 550 PLN/month (compensation 300 PLN) Work clothing: provided Medical examination: 250 PLN Conditions: comfortable temperature, break room
Duties: production of meat/vegetable semi-finished goods, working with mixers, quality control. Requirements: men aged 20–50, knowledge of Polish, manual skills. Working conditions: Rate: 27 PLN/hour net, for students — 32 PLN/hour Working hours: 280–320 hours/month
Schedule: 12 hours, 2 shifts (06:00–18:00, 18:00–06:00) Accommodation: 500 PLN (compensation 300 PLN) Work clothing: free of charge Medical examination: 250 PLN Conditions: canteen, discounted factory products, standing work, comfortable temperature
Interested in these vacancies or need more options? Call us: +38 (050) 334-93-51 or +48 525 275 003.
Net hourly rates in the listed vacancies range from 23 to 28 PLN, with higher rates of 30.50 to 33 PLN for students. Monthly pay runs from about 3,840 PLN for a production worker to as much as 9,600 PLN for a warehouse worker on long shifts.
It depends on the job. For production worker and woodworking factory roles, basic Polish is preferred, while the forklift warehouse, machine operator and paint factory vacancies list knowledge of Polish as a requirement. The assembly line and tyre packer roles do not mention Polish.
Most listed vacancies set an upper age limit of 50 years, while the production worker role in Ruda Śląska allows men up to 54. The paint factory job asks for men aged 20 to 50. The assembly line vacancy lists no age limit.
Accommodation in the listed vacancies costs between 200 and 550 PLN per month, depending on the employer and location. Several jobs offer compensation of 200 to 300 PLN if you have your own housing, and the tyre packer job offers a 250 PLN subsidy.
Two vacancies require a UDT licence. The automotive parts warehouse job in Będzin needs a Polish UDT WJ2 licence for operating a lateral forklift. The machine operator job in Dąbrowa Górnicza requires a UDT certificate, Polish and forklift experience. Both also list a 250 PLN medical examination.
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