Packaging Operator Level 3 - Blue Shift

CooperVision; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 shifts holidays

Shift allowance

Pension scheme

Healthcare cover

Life assurance

Wellness Platform access

Discounted contact lens scheme

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

CooperVision is seeking a Packaging Operator L3 (Trainer) to join the Packaging Department at MountPark, UK. The role blends training responsibilities with hands-on operator duties on the packaging line, including reading SOPs, selecting and packing contact lenses, and ensuring safety and quality standards on a busy shift.

You will train and mentor operators, monitor compliance, and work to meet production targets while handling data and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• PC literate and able to read, understand and follow SOPs.
• Experience with packaging equipment including Marchesini 5/6, Strip 7 and Vitality machines.
• Strong communication, teamwork and punctuality.
• Ability to train others and operate with safety and quality in mind.
• Good manual handling and ability to lift heavy boxes as part of duties.
• Prioritisation skills and attention to production targets.

Responsibilities

• Train and operate the packaging area for 2+ processes.
• Monitor compliance and work with Training Coordinator.
• Pick and pack contact lenses and ship customer orders.
• Meet production performance targets and quality standards.
• Operate machinery safely and record data.
• Train Operators in daily tasks.

Skills

PC literate

Excellent communication skills

Good level of spoken English

Team player

Punctual

Prioritisation skills

Multiskilled Operator

Tools

Marchesini 5 and 6

Strip 7

Vitality machines

Job description

Job DescriptionJob title: Packaging Operator L3 (Trainer)

Job title: Packaging Operator L3 (Trainer)
Department: Packaging
Location: MountPark
GLS: 0P3
Working hours: Blue Shift – 07:00 – 19:00, 4 days on, 4 days off
Contract Type: Permanent
THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL LEVEL 2 PACKAGING OPERATORS ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE SPECIFICATIONS.
A brighter future awaits you
CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job summary – What to expect:

As the Packaging Operator L3 of our Packaging Department, you will be working as a Trainer and an Operator.

• You will be trained on 2 or more processes and work as designated Trainers for the area
• Monitoring compliance and cooperation with Training Coordinator
• Pick and pack contact lenses
• Meet production performance targets
• Meet quality standards
• Operate machinery safely
• Shipping customer orders
• Recording data
• Training Operators in daily tasks

A Full Job Description Is Available Upon Request.

About you:

We are looking for someone who has experience working in the packaging department with a keen interest to move into a Trainer role.

Experience & Education:

Required

• PC literate
• Experience with Marchesini 5 and 6, Strip 7 and Vitality machines
• Good understanding of manual handling techniques
• Ability to read, understand and work to SOPs
• Multi-skilled Operator
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Punctual
• Good level of spoken English
• Prioritisation skills

Work Environment:

• Large open plan warehouse
• High level of noise
• PPE is required
• Working at heights is required
• Requirement to lift heavy boxes
• Periods of prolonged standing

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 22 shifts holidays, shift allowance, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

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 an 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.