Rendering Operator 1 - Mechanical background required- 1st Shift

Clemens Food Group; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group is seeking a Rendering Operator to support daily operations in the rendering department. This role involves operating equipment to process pork by-products into usable materials, supporting sustainability and food safety goals.

Starting rate is $24 per hour with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 3am to 12pm. The position requires lifting 50 pounds repeatedly, working in hot/cold environments, and potential overtime including some Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Comfortable in hot and cold environments.
• Proficient in basic math: add, subtract, multiply, divide.
• Must read, write, 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.

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 to monitor systems.
• Perform cleaning and 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 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

Lift 50 lbs repeatedly

English proficiency

Basic math

Overtime availability

Height work

Job 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.

Starting Rate - $24 /HR

Schedule - M- F 3am-12pm

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