Line Operator

LGI Homes•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Proliant Health & Biologicals (PHB) has been in business for 25 years, providing essential products to global health markets. They are growing in Texas and looking for reliable, hardworking Line Operators who want steady work, strong teamwork, and opportunities to be rewarded for performance. At PHB, they value safe, consistent operations, people who take pride in their work, performance, reliability, and growth. If you’re looking for a stable employer where performance matters and your work supports something bigger, PHB is interested in talking with you. They are currently seeking motivated individuals to join the PHB team. Line Operators play a critical part in their operations and are rewarded for excellent work and productivity. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy fantastic benefits, including three weeks of paid time off per year, a generous company retirement match, and productivity bonuses. Starting pay is $25.00. They are hiring for A shift 6:00a-3:00p. Proliant Health and Biologicals is an E-Verify employer. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and functional capacity exam. LGI’s foundation began in 1916 as the Lauridsen Creamery, selling butter, eggs and poultry to the local community. Although their headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, is not far from the old creamery in Dedham, Iowa, the company is now worldwide with more than fifty manufacturing and sales locations in twenty countries and sales in more than sixty countries. Each company under the LGI umbrella is truly independent. They have the ability and the charge to be entrepreneurial, to seek out new markets, to develop new products and applications, and – above all - to discover new ways to add value through fractionation and novel application. What’s more, because some LGI companies have offices and presence around the world, all LGI companies benefit from their exposure to new markets, new products, new applications and new thinking.

Requirements

Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including all GMP, safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
Ability to safely handle edible and inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary practices
Ability to understand, follow, and work from oral and written instructions
Ability to learn and safely operate required equipment and machinery; troubleshoot routine issues and promptly escalate problems beyond normal scope
Ability to accurately and legibly document required data for record‑keeping purposes
Basic mathematical skills
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with PHB personnel
Ability to work independently while maintaining a positive, professional attitude and strong work ethic
Ability to collaborate with others, share relevant information, and work effectively as part of a team
Ability to remain calm and professional in a production environment
Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions related to essential job duties
Willingness to work scheduled hours, including weekends and extended hours as required
Adherence to PHB’s values, ethics, and expectations for professional conduct
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and functional capacity exam

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Stable working history preferred

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor and/or Shift Lead
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