Jobs at Proliant Health & Biologicals

The Line Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating production equipment and supporting raw-material collection and processing activities at PHB’s Amarillo facility. The role involves p Line Operator reparing collection containers, handling animal-derived protein materials, operating pumps and machinery, monitoring wash-system chemical dosing, temperature and flow rates, and transferring raw materials to designated storage and processing tanks. The position requires strict adherence to GMP, FDA, USDA, quality, sanitation, and safety requirements, along with accurate documentation, equipment troubleshooting, housekeeping, and effective teamwork. This is a physically demanding production role requiring prolonged standing, frequent lifting and material handling up to 60 pounds, and flexibility to work extended hours or weekends as needed.

• Prepare collection container by adding process ingredients.
• Ensure proper placement to eliminate contamination hazards entering the raw material container.
• Responsible for proper placement of collection container within the hide of the animal.
• Manually handles the animal hide to ensure proper placement for container removal via manual handling or hydraulic line manipulator.
• Use transport carts to empty liquid into designated storage totes.
• Operate transfer pumps to move raw material liquid to downstream holding tanks.
• Verify that mechanical wash system is properly functioning, including ensuring proper chemical dosing, temperature, and flow rates.
• Follow and uphold all designated quality control requirements.
• Notify Proliant management team of any major safety or equipment issues in a timely manner.
• Responsible for timely attendance in accordance with shift schedule.
• Adhere to GMP standard operating procedures and comply with all basic FDA, USDA and other regulatory requirements related to the collection of raw materials.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments and peers.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area.
• Maintain general housekeeping of operations areas.

•   High school Diploma or GED Prefered
• Ability to handle materials in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to learn to handle edible and inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.
• Ability to understand and follow established work procedures including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
• Ability to learn and safely operate various types of equipment/machinery required in job duties.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality
• Ability to interpret and work from oral and written instructions.
• Basic level of mathematical skills.
• Ability to document data legibly for record-keeping purposes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Proliant personnel.
• Ability to remain calm and professional.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions related to essential job duties.
• Ability to work daily, weekends and extended hours as necessary.
• Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Proliant.
• Able and willing to perform task and duties independently
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude and work ethic
• Follow all GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food, safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
• Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising when necessary, promptly share relevant information with others