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

#HP Benefits

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