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Foster Farms

Cone Line/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 ...

Foster Farms

Breast Meat 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 ...

Chick-fil-A Branson

Full Time Front Of House Team Member

Branson, MO · On-site

$11.25 - $14.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

On that day, the Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich was born. That capital A is on purpose - it means "grade A top quality". Truett's customers told him, "We like it, don't change it again." And we haven't.

Foster Farms

Wing Packaging/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 ...

Foster Farms

CMS Debone /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 ...

Foster Farms

Cone Line/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 ...

Foster Farms

Dark Meat Debone/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 ...

Foster Farms

Breast Meat Packaging/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 ...

Foster Farms

Wing Packaging/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 ...

Fili-West Farms

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Farm Hand

Vance, SC · On-site

$31K - $62K/yr

... Chicken Caravan 450"). * Egg Processing: Washing, weighing, and packing eggs. This includes operating the Egg Processing Machine and the Egg Grader, as well as washing any heavily soiled eggs by hand.

George's, Inc.

LIVE HANGER - grade 5

Cassville, MO · On-site

Be able to work in a fast paced setting hanging a live chicken weighing 2-5 pounds, on every 5th shackle * Adhere to all George's policies & procedures and all animal welfare laws & regulations.

Georgesinc

LIVE HANGER - grade 5

Cassville, MO

Be able to work in a fast paced setting hanging a live chicken weighing 2-5 pounds, on every 5th shackle * Adhere to all George's policies & procedures and all animal welfare laws & regulations.

George's, Inc.

LIVE HANGER - grade 5

Cassville, MO · On-site

Be able to work in a fast paced setting hanging a live chicken weighing 2-5 pounds, on every 5th shackle * Adhere to all George's policies & procedures and all animal welfare laws & regulations.

Georgesinc

LIVE HANGER - grade 5

Cassville, MO

Be able to work in a fast paced setting hanging a live chicken weighing 2-5 pounds, on every 5th shackle * Adhere to all George's policies & procedures and all animal welfare laws & regulations.

George's, Inc.

LIVE HANGER - grade 5

Batesville, AR · On-site

Be able to work in a fast paced setting hanging a live chicken weighing 2-5 pounds, on every 5th shackle * Adhere to all George's policies & procedures and all animal welfare laws & regulations.

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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.

Cone Line/Over Crew-Swing Shift

Foster Farms

Kelso, WA • On-site

$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Foster Farms rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

309th of 438 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

About Foster Farms
At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.
Pay rate starts at $19.00 with shift premiums of $0.50 for hours worked 4pm-midnight and $1.00 for hours worked midnight-8am.
Longevity premium of $0.25 after one year of service. Attendance Premium of $0.25.
We offer our Team Members the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
  • Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage, Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • College tuition reimbursement.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
  • Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Use small hand-held tools (i.e., knives, scissors) to cut chicken into segments for product run.
  • Pack product into foam trays and/or plastic bags.
  • Place labels and perform arrangement on trays filled with chicken parts.
  • Repetitive grasping, pushing, and pulling motions while packing, cutting, and grading product.
  • Rotate through various positions on production areas throughout the shift.
  • Place empty trays and pads on the line.
  • 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 personnel, and co-workers for assistance regarding assigned task(s), rotation, and production issues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Report regularly and on time to work as well as work all required hours, including overtime and weekends as scheduled.
  • Understand and follow established rules and procedures as well as accept constructive feedback.
  • Work safely and set an example of good working safe habits.
  • Follow established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all Food Safety procedures.
  • Work effectively with small, hand-held tools (i.e. knives, scissors).
  • Bend, climb, stoop, and stand as necessary depending on assigned task(s).
  • Repetitive grasping, cutting, reaching, lifting (between 3 - 5 lbs.)
  • Repetitive pushing, pulling, and lifting between 10 - 80 lbs.
  • Stand on concrete floor, grating, or metal stand for prolonged periods.
  • Must be able to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

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