Operates high speed and manual packaging machines in a fast paced environment to produce quality products that meet customer expectations of FDA regulated medical devices. The “finished goods” contact lenses ready for end-user consumption; finished goods produced will fulfill orders internal/external to CooperVision, domestically as well as internationally.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
Gathers silver stock and verifies material needed for campaign production orders
Loads verified silver stock into packaging machine to complete production
Performs packaging and software operations including interfacing with machine HMI’s
Interfaces with various packaging applications to include GPSII and RedZone
Understands, acknowledges and follows all Quality requirements, SOP’s (standard operating procedures) and WI’s (work instructions)
Understands and follows all company and department policies and safety guidelines
Understands equipment verbiage
Consistently uses best machine operating practices
Follows GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Follows production schedule
Works in a team environment
Performs other duties as required
Meets established standards in all areas
Demonstrated ability to mulita-task in a fast paced environment
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Performs startup and shutdown of machinery as needed
Reports malfunctions or errors to supervising staff immediately and relays important information about the issue to the maintenance technician; validates that the machines running properly after maintenance has completed their action item
Performs routine checks on packaging machinery to ensure it is completely functional and safe to operate
Completes routine quality checks to ensure that product produced meets or exceeds corporate quality standards
As business needs dictates, operator may spend 100% of the day performing one particular task or may spend 50% of the day performing one task and the other 50% performing a second task
Works scheduled hours and is ready to work at designated start times to include mandatory overtime as needed
Immediately informs coordinator/supervisor of safety, sanitation and equipment failure
Seeks assistance from coordinator/supervisor in identifying and reporting problems or concerns relating to job function
Maintains a clean working environment
Adapts readily to changes in workload, priorities, staffing and scheduling
Complies with all company policies and procedures
Exhibits good communication skills – verbal, written and comprehension of the English language
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge in packaging equipment
Understands the application used in the department to include Redzone, GPSII
Basic computer skills
Basic math to include adding, subtracting, multiplication, division
Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and comprehension of the English language
Work Environment:
Noisy conditions -- Greater than 75%
Dusty conditions -- Greater than 75%
Hot, Humid conditions –exposure to extreme seasonal temperatures – Less than 75%
Work near moving mechanical parts – Greater than 50%
Standing -- Greater than 75%
Sitting -- Less than 25%
Walking -- Greater than 75%
Bending – Bend forward at waist to touch object at 6” above floor -- Greater than 75%
Stooping/Couching -- Greater than 75%
Kneeling – kneel on 1 or both knees for critical time period – 1-3 minutes -- Less than 25%
Squatting – Bend at knees to touch/grasp object 2” above floor level -- Greater than 75%
Twisting -- Greater than 50%
Pushing/Pulling – 25# force -- Greater than 75%
Reaching over an obstacle 48” high to grasp an object at same height a distance away from obstacle of 18”
Hand/Eye coordination -- Greater than 75%
Finger/Wrist dexterity -- Greater than 75%
Grasping/Pinching -- Greater than 75%
Coupling – Grip with dominant hand – 30# force -- Greater than 75%
Hearing -- Greater than 75%
Lifting up to 25 lbs. -- 50 – 75%
Experience:
Experience with basic course work in mathematics, PC and business understanding or equivalent training and/or experience required
Basic computer skills necessary for packaging software required
Ability and dexterity to handle small items
Experience with medical device manufacturing and/or packaging in a FDA compliant environment
Two years of manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred
For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is $20. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.
About Us
CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.
At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.
CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That’s a strong reflection of our corporate culture—and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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