Rendering Operator 1 - Mechanical background required- 1st Shift

Clemens Food Group; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will work Monday through Friday, 3am to 12pm, at our facility. Starting pay is $24 per hour with potential overtime; position requires lifting 50 pounds, working at heights up to 60 feet, and strict

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Comfort with hot and cold environments.
• Speak/read/understand English.
• Willingness to work overtime and some Saturdays.
• Must work at heights on silo platforms up to 60 ft.

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/sanitation duties including tank washing and trash removal.
• Execute Lockout/Tagout procedures for setup, teardown, and maintenance.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and product safety tracking with devices.
• Work safely at heights to access silos and pipes.
• Operate forklifts for material handling.
• Handle pork offal as part of raw material processing.

Skills

Math basics

Physical stamina

English fluency

Overtime availability

Height safety

Hose usage

Tools

Forklift (PIT)

LOTO procedures

HACCP knowledge

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