Chicken Processor- 2nd Shift

Honor Foods; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

R.W. Zant in Los Angeles, CA is hiring a Chicken Processor for a Monday–Friday shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, paying $19 per hour.

The role involves hands-on tasks like sorting, deboning, trimming, and packaging chicken products, with strict adherence to USDA and HACCP guidelines to ensure food safety and quality. You will work in a cold environment, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs frequently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable in cold environments (25–50°F).
• Lift up to 50 lbs frequently, up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Follow safety and food-handling protocols.
• Willingness to learn USDA inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Sort, cut, debone, trim, and package chicken products.
• Follow safety and quality procedures across production.
• Keep work area clean, sanitized, and safe.
• Operate equipment safely.
• Inspect products and remove nonconforming items.
• Monitor machinery and report issues immediately.
• Label and package per specifications.
• Assist the team to meet daily production goals.

Skills

Stamina

Attention to detail

Team player

USDA compliance

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Job description

Now Hiring: Chicken Processor
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90033
Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Pay Rate: $19 per hour
Are you ready to join a hardworking team that helps feed families across the region? We're looking for dedicated individuals to join our production team as Chicken Processors! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, care about quality and safety, and take pride in a job well done, this could be the opportunity for you!
What You’ll Do:

• Performing hands‑on tasks such as sorting, cutting, deboning, trimming, and packaging chicken products.
• Following safety and quality procedures to ensure compliance with all food handling regulations.
• Keeping your work area clean, sanitized, and safe.
• Operating equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Inspecting products for quality and removing items that don’t meet standards.
• Monitoring machinery and reporting any issues right away.
• Labeling and packaging products according to company specifications.
• Working with USDA and HACCP guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal poultry regulations.
• Participating in training sessions to stay current with industry best practices.
• Supporting your team to meet daily production goals.

This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.
Education:

• High school diploma preferred, but not required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working in cold environments (25–50°F).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety and food‑handling protocols.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Team player with solid communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow USDA inspection requirements.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, push/pull.
• May be exposed to feathers, dust, cold temps, and cleaning chemicals.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, steel‑toe boots, etc.
• May handle food products that contain allergens.

R.W. Zant is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not permit discrimination against or harassment of any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or on the basis of any personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
California applicants can view the CCPA Notice here.