Description
Inspect, grade, and sort shell eggs by size, weight, shell condition, cleanliness, and internal quality using candling, and prepare them for packaging per company and regulatory standards.
- • Grade and sort eggs by size, weight class, shell color, cleanliness, cracks, and interior quality using candling equipment.
- • Remove defective, cracked, dirty, or contaminated eggs and foreign material; route acceptable eggs for washing or packaging.
- • Weigh eggs or verify weight class with scales and automated graders.
- • Place eggs in cartons, flats, or trays by grade and size; label containers with grade marks and dates.
- • Record grades, sizes, lot codes, and counts in logs or electronic systems for shipping and traceability.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
