Grinder Operator

Position: Grinder Operator (Grinder/Heartbreaker)

Location: Bar-S Foods — Clinton, Oklahoma

Shift: 2nd Shift, 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Department: Production

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Bar-S is hiring a Grinder Operator (Grinder/Heartbreaker) to join our 2nd shift production team. In this hands-on role, you will operate and maintain grinding equipment, ensure proper meat preparation for pre-blend, and uphold the quality and safety standards that have made Bar-S a trusted name in American kitchens.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that values safety and quality, we would love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Equipment Operation

•       Set up, operate, and tear down grinders

•       Perform grinder checks throughout the shift

•       Complete changeovers and washdowns as required

•       Clean grinder plates and blades and place them in white oil after use

•       Inform team leader immediately of equipment malfunctions or quality issues

Product Knowledge & Quality

•       Know all meats used in pre-blend operations

•       Understand grinder parts and different plate sizes

•       Keep the correct I.D. card with ground meats at all times

•       Rotate meat properly to maintain freshness and quality

Workplace Standards

•       Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation procedures

•       Adhere to all safety guidelines

•       Keep your work area clean and organized

•       Turn in all paperwork to your team leader at shift change

•       Be willing to rotate to other jobs as assigned

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

Required

•       English communication skills

•       Pallet jack / forklift certification (or willingness to become certified)

•       Lockout/Tagout certification (or willingness to become certified)

•       Willingness to rotate between jobs

•       Knowledge of sanitation procedures, GMPs, and safety guidelines

•       Ability to stand for the full shift and perform repetitive physical tasks in a cold, wet production environment

Preferred

•       Prior experience operating industrial grinders or food processing equipment

•       Experience working in a USDA-inspected meat processing facility

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Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance