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Evisceration

Evisceration processes remove the internal organs of the poultry. Hearts, livers, gizzards, and necks may also be cleaned and packaged in evisceration. This operation includes the following tasks:

Task 1: Rehang: Hangs carcasses back for further processing down line.
Task 2: Opener (Vent Opener): Manually cuts open the bird.
Task 3: Neck Breaker: Cuts the neck.
Task 4: Oil Sack Cutter: Cuts and removes the oil sack.
Task 5: Arranger: Arranges viscera for USDA inspector.
Task 6: Giblet Harvester: Separates giblets and viscera.
Task 7: Gizzard Harvester: Removes the gizzard.
Task 8: Gizzard Table Operator: Manually trims and cleans gizzards.
Task 9: Gizzard Table-Peeler Operator: Moves the gizzard over rollers to remove the skin.
Task 10: Heart and Liver Cutter/Inspector: Cuts and inspects hearts and livers.
Task 11: Bagger: Places hearts, livers, gizzards and paws into bags.
Task 12: Lung Vacuumer: Removes lungs and kidneys.
Task 13: Backup Eviscerator: Verifies that carcass is eviscerated.

Support Tasks:
- Rework Floor Person: Manually reworks evisceration problems.
- Ice Attendant: Manually transports ice.

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