Packaging Machine Operator (D-12hr Nights)

National Society for Black Engineers; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the medical device sector seeks a dedicated Packaging Operator to ensure the production of high-quality contact lenses. This role involves operating advanced packaging machinery in a fast-paced environment, adhering to strict quality standards, and collaborating with a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing workloads. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence in customer service, where your contributions will have a significant impact on product quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in operating packaging machines and inspecting quality.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operates high-speed packaging machines to produce quality products.
• Performs routine checks on machinery and ensures safety compliance.

Skills

Packaging Equipment Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Basic Math Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools

Redzone

GPSII

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week, and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com

Packaging Operator contributes to the daily function of the packaging department by operating packaging machines and inspecting finished product for any quality defects.

Job Summary:

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 are ready for end-user consumption; finished goods produced will fulfill orders internal/external to CooperVision, domestically as well as internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

1. Gathers silver stock and verifies material needed for campaign production orders
2. Loads verified silver stock into packaging machine to complete production
3. Performs packaging and software operations including interfacing with machine HMI's
4. Interfaces with various packaging applications to include GPSII and RedZone
5. Understands, acknowledges, and follows all Quality requirements, SOP's (standard operating procedures), and WI's (work instructions)
6. Understands and follows all company and department policies and safety guidelines
7. Understands equipment verbiage
8. Consistently uses best machine operating practices
9. Follows GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices)
10. Follows production schedule
11. Works in a team environment
12. Performs other duties as required
13. Meets established standards in all areas
14. Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
15. Demonstrates strong attention to detail
16. Performs startup and shutdown of machinery as needed
17. Reports malfunctions or errors to supervising staff immediately and relays important information about the issue to the maintenance technician; validates that the machines are running properly after maintenance has completed their action item
18. Performs routine checks on packaging machinery to ensure it is completely functional and safe to operate
19. Completes routine quality checks to ensure that product produced meets or exceeds corporate quality standards
20. As business needs dictate, operator may spend 100% of the day performing one particular task or may split time between tasks
21. Works scheduled hours and is ready to work at designated start times, including mandatory overtime as needed
22. Immediately informs coordinator/supervisor of safety, sanitation, and equipment failure
23. Seeks assistance from coordinator/supervisor in identifying and reporting problems or concerns relating to job function
24. Maintains a clean working environment
25. Adapts readily to changes in workload, priorities, staffing, and scheduling
26. Complies with all company policies and procedures
27. Exhibits good communication skills - verbal, written, and comprehension of the English language

"As business needs dictate, works extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks, including mandatory overtime."

CooperVision's management team is committed to the development and implementation of the quality management system and maintaining its effectiveness by communicating to the organization the importance of meeting customer as well as statutory and regulatory requirements.

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 skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and comprehension of the English language

Work Environment:

• Noisy conditions >75%
• Dusty conditions >75%
• Hot, Humid conditions - exposure to extreme seasonal temperatures <75%
• Wet conditions None
• Exposure to chemicals or solvents None
• Work near moving mechanical parts >50%
• Standing >75%
• Sitting <25%
• Walking >75%
• Bending >75%
• Stooping/Couching >75%
• Kneeling <25%
• Squatting >75%
• Twisting >50%
• Pushing/Pulling >75%
• Reaching over an obstacle 48