Rendering Operator 1 - Mechanical background required- 1st Shift

**Position Summary:** 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. **Starting Rate -** $24 /HR **Schedule -** M- F 3am-12pm **Key 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 **Required Qualifications:** - 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) - Experience or willingness to learn **chemical and high-pressure hose use** **Preferred Experience:** - 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