Mühlacker, 3rd September 2024 – Craiss Generation Logistik GmbH & Co. KG welcomes four junior staff members to start training on 2nd September at the headquarters in Mühlacker. These include two budding management assistants for freight forwarding and logistics services and two future commercial drivers. Craiss is providing training in this area again for the first time after a five-year break, thereby counteracting the very great shortage of skilled workers in the transport and logistics sector.
"This training year is in the starting blocks, and I am looking forward to all trainees starting their journey here with us. In our industry, especially, being closely linked to the economic success of our country, we have to ensure that we have very well-trained staff to meet the challenges of the future," said Michael Craiss, Managing Director of Craiss Generation Logistik GmbH & Co. KG. "At a time when the demands on logistics are constantly growing, I see it as our responsibility – and, at the same time, a great opportunity – to empower committed young people in in-demand professions and thus remain future-proof."
The family business recognised the relevance and the prospect of hiring young, budding specialists early on. That is why Craiss places a special focus on comprehensive support and induction for trainees in their day-to-day work. Dirk Fuhrmann, Head of Human Resources and authorised signatory at Craiss Generation Logistik GmbH & Co. KG, explains: "After all, it is also important for us as an employer that they feel comfortable and become experts in their field." This applies to every division – whether in administration or IT, in the warehouse, or in the driver's cab.
Despite 40,000 unfilled apprenticeships throughout Germany, for the start of training in 2024, the transport and logistics company was able to secure junior staff in areas that are severely affected by the shortage of skilled workers. "We have decided to take the training of our commercial drivers into our own hands again. Motorists are and remain the backbone of our logistics. Only through sound and practical training can we ensure that our high standards in terms of safety, reliability and efficiency are maintained in the future," says Craiss.
In order to prepare prospective professional drivers for the coming period, for example, Craiss has its own driving trainer, who will lead preparations for the CE class driving licence from the middle of the second year of training. Fuhrmann explains: "Professional drivers have an exciting job in an area that is versatile due to technological innovations and changing requirements. We want to show our trainees how much fun working for a future-oriented transport service provider like Craiss can be."
For the internationally active company from Mühlacker in Swabia, it is important to connect the trainees with each other during this first step and to familiarise them with the company's values in order to make it easier for them to get off to an exciting start in their professional life. The Managing Director explains: "With our in-house training, we are laying the foundation for our trainees not only to acquire technical and theoretical skills, but also to get to know the values and the engaging culture that make Craiss what it is. It's about more than a vocational degree – it's about becoming part of the big Craiss family!" That is why their first day traditionally starts with a lot of time for familiarisation and slowly getting used to things at the new employer. This is followed by initial internal training, as well as visits to various departments to become acquainted with the Craiss corporate structure as well as future colleagues. From 9th September onwards, day-to-day life at the vocational school will then also start for the newcomers.
In total, Craiss now employs 18 trainees. In recent years, the exchange with other junior staff has proven to be particularly fruitful, which is why, in addition to a joint lunch in the introductory week, an excursion spanning the various year groups is also on the cards. "Our trainees from the second and third years of training are very committed to answering all the questions for the newcomers and integrating them," says Fuhrmann