Rendering Operator – 1st Shift (Food Processing & Safety)

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

Job summary

Clemens Food Group is seeking a Rendering Operator to support our rendering department. The role requires safe operation of equipment to process pork by-products into usable materials, aligning with our sustainability and food safety goals.

Starting rate is $24/hr, with a 1st shift schedule of Monday–Friday, 3am–12pm, in Hatfield, PA. Responsibilities include operating cookers and conveyors, managing truck loading, sanitation, and using iPad-based HACCP tracking.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Willingness to work overtime and some Saturdays.
• Comfortable working in hot and cold environments.
• Experience with HACCP or sanitation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate rendering 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 and trash removal.
• Execute Lockout/Tagout procedures for setup, teardown, and light maintenance.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and safety documentation with iPad.
• Work safely at heights up to 60 feet to clean silos and pipes.
• Handle pork offal as part of raw material processing.

Skills

Math skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

High-pressure hose handling

Job description

Clemens Food Group is seeking a Rendering Operator to support our rendering department. The role requires safe operation of equipment to process pork by-products into usable materials, aligning with our sustainability and food safety goals.

Starting rate is $24/hr, with a 1st shift schedule of Monday–Friday, 3am–12pm, in Hatfield, PA. Responsibilities include operating cookers and conveyors, managing truck loading, sanitation, and using iPad-based HACCP tracking.