Rendering Operator 1 - Mechanical background preferred - 2nd Shift

The Clemens Food Group•Hatfield, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The starting rate is $24/HR with a $1.50 shift differential. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 12pm - 8pm.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

Mechanical background preferred
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
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, 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

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