Rendering Operator 1 - Mechanical background preferred - 2nd Shift

Clemens Family Corporation; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group is seeking a Rendering Operator to support daily operations in the rendering department. The role focuses on safe and efficient operation of equipment that processes pork by‑products into usable materials, aligning with sustainability and food safety goals.

The position runs M‑F, 12pm–8pm, in Hatfield, PA, and requires physical work, reliability, and willingness to learn additional sanitation and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must speak, read, and understand English.
• Comfortable working in hot and cold environments.
• Willingness to work overtime and some Saturdays.
• Experience or willingness to learn chemical and high‑pressure hose use.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as cookers, dryers, presses, mills, blowers, conveyors, and pumps.
• Manage truck loading, tanker sanitation, and yard truck movement for weighing/loading trailers.
• Use touchscreen controls, buttons, and switches to monitor systems.
• Perform cleaning/sanitation duties including tank washing, trash removal, and chemical handling.
• Execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for setup, teardown, and light maintenance.
• Maintain HACCP compliance using an iPad for product safety and quality tracking.
• Work safely at heights up to 60 feet to clean silos and pipes.
• Use forklifts (PIT) and potentially low boys for material handling.
• Handle pork offal as part of raw material processing.

Skills

Basic math

English language

Overtime availability

Tools

LOTO

Forklift (PIT)

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

Rendering Operator 1 - Mechanical background preferred - 2nd Shift

Job Category: General Labor

Requisition Number: RENDE014070

• Posted: July 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate: $24.50 USD per hour

Locations

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Hatfield, PA 19440, USA

Description

Position Summary: Clemens Food Group is seeking a dedicated Rendering Operator to support daily operations in our rendering department. This role involves the safe and efficient operation of equipment used to process pork by-products into usable materials, supporting our sustainability and food safety goals.

Schedule: M-F 12pm - 8pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment such as cookers, dryers, presses, mills, blowers, conveyors, and pumps.
• Manage truck loading, tanker sanitation, and yard truck movement for weighing/loading trailers.
• Use touchscreen controls, buttons, and switches to monitor systems.
• Perform cleaning/sanitation duties including tank washing, trash removal, and chemical handling.
• Execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for setup, teardown, and light maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP protocols using an iPad for product safety and quality tracking.
• Work safely at heights up to 60 feet to clean silos and pipes.
• Use forklifts (PIT) and potentially low boys for material handling.
• Handle pork offal (e.g., heads, blood, guts, hair) as part of raw material processing.

Required Qualifications:

• Comfortable working in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Proficient in basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Must speak, read, and understand English.
• Willingness to work overtime and some Saturdays.
• Not afraid of heights; must work on silo platforms (approx. 60 ft).
• Experience or willingness to learn chemical and high-pressure hose use.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in food production, sanitation, logistics, or mechanical roles.
• Familiarity with LOTO, HACCP, and industrial cleaning procedures.
• PIT certified or prior forklift operation a plus.

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