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