Rendering Operator 1 - Mechanical background required- 1st Shift
About The Position
Clemens Food Group is seeking a Rendering Operator to support daily operations in its rendering department. The role safely and efficiently operates equipment that processes pork by-products into usable materials, supporting sustainability and food safety goals. The starting rate is $24.50 per hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 3 a.m. to 12 p.m. Overtime and some Saturday work may be required. The operator handles pork offal, operates and monitors processing equipment, supports trailer loading and yard movement, and performs sanitation and light maintenance tasks. The position includes working at heights of approximately 60 feet, using forklifts and potentially low boys, and following safety, sanitation, and product-quality procedures. Employees are subject to pre-employment background checks and drug screening. Clemens Food Group provides equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Comfort working in hot and cold environments.
- Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds.
- Basic math proficiency, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
- Willingness to work overtime and some Saturdays.
- Ability and willingness to work at heights, including on silo platforms approximately 60 feet high.
- Experience using chemicals and high-pressure hoses, or willingness to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food production, sanitation, logistics, or mechanical roles.
- Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), HACCP, and industrial cleaning procedures.
- PIT certification or prior forklift operation experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate rendering equipment, including cookers, dryers, presses, mills, blowers, conveyors, and pumps.
- Manage truck loading, tanker sanitation, and yard truck movement for weighing and loading trailers.
- Use touchscreen controls, buttons, and switches to monitor systems.
- Perform cleaning and sanitation duties, including tank washing and trash removal, and handle chemicals.
- Execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for equipment setup, teardown, and light maintenance.
- Follow HACCP protocols and use an iPad to track product safety and quality.
- Work at heights of up to approximately 60 feet to clean silos and pipes.
- Use forklifts (PIT) and potentially low boys for material handling.
- Handle pork offal, such as heads, blood, guts, and hair, during raw material processing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
