Rendering Operator: Mechanical Specialist (3am–12pm)

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

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.