Packaging Machine Operator (12hr nights)

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

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

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

Education :

High School Diploma or GED required

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

For . 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.

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