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Chicken Grader Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Purpose of the Hanger is to take the parts of the chicken that are being processed and hang ... Grade one leg birds. Separate birds with low quality. Must be able to keep up with production flow.

The Purpose of the Hanger is to take the parts of the chicken that are being processed and hang ... Grade one leg birds. • Separate birds with low quality. • Must be able to keep up with ...

Misc. Pack Line/Over Crew-Day Shift

Kelso, WA · On-site

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Visually inspect and grade chicken parts to determine grade for production lines. * Work regularly in a cold or hot environment depending on designated work area. * Communicate with Supervision, Lead ...

Wing Packaging/Over Crew-Day Shift

Kelso, WA

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Visually inspect and grade chicken parts to determine grade for production lines. Work regularly in a cold or hot environment depending on designated work area. Communicate with Supervision, Lead ...

Cone Line/Over Crew-Swing Shift

Kelso, WA

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Visually inspect and grade chicken parts to determine grade for production lines. Work regularly in a cold or hot environment depending on designated work area. Communicate with Supervision, Lead ...

Dark Meat Debone/Over Crew- Day Shift

Kelso, WA

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Visually inspect and grade chicken parts to determine grade for production lines. Work regularly in a cold or hot environment depending on designated work area. Communicate with Supervision, Lead ...

Cone Line/Over Crew-Swing Shift

Kelso, WA

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Visually inspect and grade chicken parts to determine grade for production lines. Work regularly in a cold or hot environment depending on designated work area. Communicate with Supervision, Lead ...

Thigh Packaging/Over Crew-Swing Shift

Kelso, WA · On-site

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Visually inspect and grade chicken parts to determine grade for production lines. * Work regularly in a cold or hot environment depending on designated work area. * Communicate with Supervision, Lead ...

Tender Packaging/Over Crew Bulk-Swing Shift

Kelso, WA · On-site

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Visually inspect and grade chicken parts to determine grade for production lines. * Work regularly in a cold or hot environment depending on designated work area. * Communicate with Supervision, Lead ...

Tender Packaging/Over Crew-Swing Shift

Kelso, WA · On-site

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Visually inspect and grade chicken parts to determine grade for production lines. * Work regularly in a cold or hot environment depending on designated work area. * Communicate with Supervision, Lead ...

Drum Packaging/Over Crew-Swing Shift

Kelso, WA · On-site

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Visually inspect and grade chicken parts to determine grade for production lines. * Work regularly in a cold or hot environment depending on designated work area. * Communicate with Supervision, Lead ...

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How much do chicken grader jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for chicken grader in the United States is $17.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chicken Grader vs Poultry Inspector?

AspectChicken GraderPoultry Inspector
CertificationsTypically requires USDA grading certificationRequires USDA inspection certification
Work EnvironmentProcessing plants, grading stationsInspection facilities, processing plants
Industry UsageFocuses on quality grading of chickenEnsures safety and compliance of poultry products
Job FocusAssessing quality, grading chicken carcassesInspecting for safety, contamination, and compliance

While both roles involve working with poultry products, Chicken Graders primarily focus on assessing and grading chicken quality, whereas Poultry Inspectors ensure safety and regulatory compliance. The roles often overlap in processing environments but serve different purposes within the poultry industry.

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Infographic showing various Chicken Grader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $35,535 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY: The Purpose of the Hanger is to take the parts of the chicken that are being processed and hang them on the line for further processing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

Rehang chickens or various parts of chicken on the line for processing.

Grade one leg birds.

Separate birds with low quality.

Must be able to keep up with production flow.

Must report any unsafe condition, pain, and problems to supervisor or lead person.

Be responsible for other duties deemed by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Preferred

Previous poultry or meat processing experience.

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