Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist

Location: Hatfield, PA

Schedule: Onsite, 5 days a week

About Clemens Food Group

For more than 130 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food and build a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.

Position Overview

Clemens Food Group is seeking an Environmental Specialist to serve as the site subject matter expert for environmental compliance at our Hatfield, PA facility. This role owns and leads environmental programs across wastewater, air permitting, and waste management, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. In this position, you will partner closely with operations and engineering to proactively identify risks, resolve compliance issues, and drive continuous improvement. This is a high-impact role with visibility to site leadership and direct interaction with regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs for the facility
• Ensure compliance with EPA, state, and local environmental regulations
• Manage wastewater treatment systems and water quality programs
• Oversee air permitting and air compliance programs
• Administer hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs in accordance with RCRA
• Serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies, including inspections and audits
• Prepare and submit environmental reports and compliance documentation
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Support environmental health and safety initiatives as needed
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce environmental impact and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
• 5 to 7 plus years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Hands-on experience with wastewater treatment systems and permitting
• Experience managing air compliance programs
• Strong knowledge of EPA and state environmental regulations
• Experience supporting environmental health and safety programs preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead without direct authority

Benefits

Clemens Food Group offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and retirement planning support
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Employee wellness and support programs

Disclaimer & EEOC Statement:

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.

Agency Statement
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.

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