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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 · 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

Harrisonburg, VA

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 · 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.

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.

Foster Farms

Cone Line/Over Crew-Swing Shift

Kelso, WA · On-site

$19/hr

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

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/Packer- Day Shift

Kelso, WA · On-site

$19/hr

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 ...

George's, Inc.

LIVE HANGER - grade 5

Harrisonburg, VA · 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.

Chick-fil-A Branson

Food Truck Team Member

Branson, MO · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

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 ...

Chick-fil-A Branson

Food Truck Team Member

Branson, MO

$16 - $17/hr

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 ...

Chick-fil-A Branson

Food Truck Team Member

Branson, MO · On-site

$17/hr

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.

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As of Sep 7, 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 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $35,535 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Research Geneticist (Animal)

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Athens, GA • On-site

$94K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and solutions for prevention and control of endemic poultry viruses using basic and applied approaches.

  • Conduct experimental research related to animal genetics, including experiments on immune response, genetic resistance, and the influence of vaccinations in chickens.

  • Collaborate with internal or external stakeholders and publish research results in peer-reviewed journals related to poultry and chicken genomics.

United States Department Of Agriculture rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southeast Area (SEA), at the US National Poultry Research Center in Athens, GA.

In this position, you will provide leadership and solutions for prevention and control of endemic poultry viruses using basic and applied approaches to benefit the poultry industry and consumers.

Qualifications:Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
Basic Requirements for Genetics Series, 0440:
Degree: genetics; or one of the basic biological sciences that included at least 9 semester hours in genetics.
Additional Requirements
In addition to meeting the basic requirements described above, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below.
GS-12
Specialized Experience: Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-12 level of this position are: conducting experimental research in the area of animal genetics; utilizing computational software for data analysis; and publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals related to animals.
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Education: Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in genetics, or a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics. Graduate study in related fields such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that involved cross-training in genetics is qualifying, provided it placed sufficient emphasis on genetics. Graduate education must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped applicants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
OR
Combination: Successful combination of specialized experience and graduate level education.
GS-13
Specialized Experience: Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-13 level of this position are: conducting experiments on the immune response in chicken; developing research on the genetic resistance to poultry breeding; collaborating with internal or external stakeholders; and publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals related to poultry.
GS-14
Specialized Experience: Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-14 level of this position are: planning and conducting research to determine the influence of vaccinations in chicken and breeding; identifying the causation of deformations, genetic resistance, or tumors in chicken; collaborating with internal or external stakeholders; and publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals related to chicken genomics.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Supervisory/Managerial Competencies - the following KSAs will also be used to evaluate candidates in the interview and selection process:

  1. Ability to lead and accomplish work through others (i.e. team building, conflict management, cultural awareness, strategic thinking, technology management, and political savvy).
  2. Ability to communicate with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds in a variety of situations.

To further support your qualifications, it is strongly recommended that you submit a one-page abstract of your MS thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation. Failure to do so could result in loss of your consideration/referral. Also, please submit a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your stature, contributions, recognition; any honors or awards received; memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitation); and publications.

Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education:Please see above for education qualification requirement information.Employment Type: OTHER

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