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

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.

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

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

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