Location: Italy
Salary: €2,400-2,640/month
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Entry
Openings: 24
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: 3-shift rotation (days / evenings / nights).
Contract: 1 year renewable.
Working in Italy
Italy has steady demand in food processing, dairy, meat-packing, hospitality and agriculture — sectors that hire year-round under the Decreto Flussi quota system. A Nulla Osta work authorisation is followed by a work visa; total time is typically 8 to 16 weeks depending on the consulate. Living costs vary widely — northern Italy (Milan, Bologna) is more expensive than the south, but most factory contracts include accommodation. Italy has Europe's second-largest South Asian community after the UK, with established networks in Lombardy, Veneto and Lazio.
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
23 positions are open on this contract, with a 1 year renewable agreement and pay between €2,400-2,640/month. Workers without prior factory experience are welcome — onboarding covers the equipment, safety rules, and shift rhythm. Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site on the language side. Contract benefits include accommodation, meals, uniform, 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-9DCBA3A3.
Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site
Processing typically runs 8-16 weeks 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.
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.
Salary is €2,400-2,640/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 23 placements. Most contracts in our partner network include shared accommodation, meals on shift, work uniform and PPE — confirmed on the offer letter.
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.
Mediterranean to alpine depending on region. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. Italy 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.
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-italy-9dcba3a3