Location: France
Salary: €2,850-3,135/month
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Entry
Openings: 13
Contract duration: 1 year
Work on deboning, trimming and portioning lines for red meat. Operate automated meat-processing equipment under supervision. Follow strict hygiene and cold-chain temperature protocols. Package and label portioned products for retail or food service. Maintain cutting tools in safe and sharp condition throughout shift.
Schedule: 4-shift rotation · 12-hr shifts incl. weekends.
Contract: 1 year renewable.
Working in France
France's second-largest economy in Europe drives steady demand in construction, food processing, automotive and warehouse logistics. A work visa with OFII validation on arrival is standard; processing typically runs 8 to 12 weeks plus the in-country OFII step. Outside Paris and the Côte d'Azur, cost of living is moderate; cities like Lyon, Lille and Toulouse host major industrial employers. France has long-established communities from Vietnam, North Africa and South Asia, especially in Île-de-France and the south.
What this role looks like day-to-day
A shift in food processing centres on cleaning and prepping production lines under HACCP rules, monitoring temperature and weight readings, and packaging finished product into retail-ready cases. Cold rooms and standing for long periods are routine. This role fits workers who can tolerate cool environments, follow strict hygiene protocols without reminder, and stay alert to product-quality cues throughout an 8-hour shift.
Who fits and how to apply
Hiring is currently active for 31 workers at €2,850-3,135/month on a 1 year contract. No prior experience is required — full on-the-job training is provided in the first 2-4 weeks. Language requirement: Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site Contract benefits include accommodation, meals, employer-provided accommodation, work permit and visa support. CHI Recruiting handles document preparation, employer match, work permit and visa filing — full paid recruitment service with transparent pricing disclosed before you commit.
Job reference: CHI-665868A2.
Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site
Processing typically runs 8-12 plus OFII validation once your documents are in order (passport, education attestation, police clearance, medical fitness). CHI Recruiting handles the employer-side application; the worker pays government fees (medical, embassy, document chain) which are disclosed transparently up front.
Mild — varies by region. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. France has growing migrant-worker communities, especially in industrial cities. Free time activities, religious facilities, halal/vegetarian food access — these vary by city and CHI Recruiting briefs every worker pre-departure.
For this specific role: Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site. Most multinational plants run in English on the floor with simplified communication and pictogram safety signs. Free or subsidised on-site language classes are common after month 1.
No prior experience is required for this position. Paid on-the-job training runs through your first 2-4 weeks at the plant, after which you operate independently with periodic supervision. Workers from any blue-collar background adapt smoothly.
Salary is €2,850-3,135/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 31 placements. Most contracts in our partner network include shared accommodation, meals on shift, work uniform and PPE — confirmed on the offer letter.
Cold-room temperatures sit between 4-12°C for most food-processing tasks. Insulated jackets, gloves and lined boots are provided. Shifts are scheduled with hourly warm-up breaks for workers in the coldest zones.
To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/meat-processing-plant-worker-france-665868a2