Rendering Operator 1 - Mechanical background required- 1st Shift

Clemens Food Group LLC • Hatfield Township, PA

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About The Position

Clemens Food Group is seeking a Rendering Operator to support daily operations in its rendering department. The role involves safely and efficiently operating equipment that processes pork by-products into usable materials, supporting the company’s 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.

The position includes operating rendering and material-handling equipment, managing truck loading and sanitation tasks, completing cleaning and chemical-handling duties, and following Lockout/Tagout and HACCP procedures. The operator handles pork offal and must be able to work at heights of approximately 60 feet. Overtime and some Saturday work may be required.

Requirements

• Comfort working in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
• Willingness to work overtime and some Saturdays.
• Comfort working at heights and on silo platforms approximately 60 feet high.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, chemical handling and high-pressure hose use.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food production, sanitation, logistics, or mechanical roles.
• Familiarity with LOTO, HACCP, and industrial cleaning procedures.
• PIT certification or prior forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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, trash removal, and chemical handling.
• Execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for setup, teardown, and light maintenance.
• Follow HACCP protocols and use an iPad for product safety and quality tracking.
• Work at heights of up to 60 feet to clean silos and pipes.
• Use forklifts (PIT) and potentially low boys for material handling.
• Handle pork offal, including heads, blood, guts, and hair, as part of raw material processing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed