Description
Inspect and grade poultry carcasses and parts, sorting by size, weight, color, and condition to meet quality and safety standards.
- • Grade and sort whole birds and parts by weight class, size, color, conformation, fat covering, bruises, and exposed flesh.
- • Remove and discard contaminated, diseased, or defective poultry and foreign material; route acceptable product for further processing.
- • Weigh or count carcasses and parts using scales or by estimation to verify grades and pack requirements.
- • Place graded poultry in designated containers or processing lines and mark grade, size, and lot information.
- • Record grades, lot codes, and inspection results on tags, logs, or electronic systems.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
