Packaging Operators

CooperVision; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 shifts holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare cover

Life assurance

Wellness Platform access

Discounted contact lens scheme

Job summary

CooperVision is seeking a Packaging Operator L3 to work in our Packaging Department. You will function as both Trainer and Operator, gaining experience across processes and supporting the Training Coordinator.

The role requires packaging experience, strong teamwork, good English, and the ability to adhere to SOPs while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging department with interest to move into Trainer role.
• PC literate and able to read SOPs to follow procedures.
• Good understanding of manual handling techniques and safety.

Responsibilities

• You will be trained on 2+ processes and act as Trainer for the area.
• Monitor compliance and cooperate with Training Coordinator.
• Pick and pack contact lenses; meet production targets and quality standards.
• Operate machinery safely and record data; ship customer orders.
• Train Operators in daily tasks and support packaging operations.

Skills

Multi-skilled Operator

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Punctual

Good level of spoken English

PC literate

Ability to read SOPs

Manual handling techniques

Job description

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

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.

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.