Operator I, Processing (Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 PM EST - 6:30 AM EST)

Alcon; Sinking Spring (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, retirement benefits

Paid time off for hourly associates

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Operator I, Processing in the Phaco Secondaries Department at our Sinking Spring, PA facility. The role involves setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of production equipment, with emphasis on quality, documentation, and adherence to SOPs in a GMP environment.

We require a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to read/write English fluently, and prior machine operator experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluent reading/writing in English.
• Prior machine operator experience preferred.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment to manufacture products per specifications.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections; monitor and adjust equipment for quality and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate daily production records and batch documentation for analysis.
• Follow SOPs, ensure compliance with GxP and training requirements.
• Collaborate on process improvement initiatives and meet scheduling targets.

Skills

Prior machine operator experience

Technical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Manufacturing function, a team that designs, produces and delivers innovative eyecare products to more than 140 countries through operational excellence and efficiency.

The Operator I, Processing (Para-Professional & Support Path) is responsible for sophisticated complex tasks in production operations, including equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You will work in the Phaco Secondaries Department at our facility in Sinking Spring, PA.

Specifics include:

• Handle sophisticated manual or operational tasks to maintain process efficiency, including repetitive assembly operations to exacting standards.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of products; monitor, evaluate, and adjust equipment to increase quality and efficiency.
• Handle resources and schedules to meet specifications and operational goals; review work orders and align operations with business objectives.
• Observe output quality to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain accurate daily production records and complete batch documentation for performance analysis.
• Work in a coordinated, computerized manufacturing environment, following applicable safety guidelines and processing standards.
• Conform to GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring detailed quality control, and completing all required training.
• Drive regulatory compliance, meet individual job requirements, and help support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in team projects to develop process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to improve quality, cost, and scheduling.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• Work Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 PM EST - 6:30 AM EST
• Location: Onsite
• Sponsorship & Relocation Not Available

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: *

• Prior machine operator experience.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.

HOW TO THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

Alcon Careers:

• See your impact at alcon.com.careers

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information by sending an email to [e-mail].