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