Packaging Machine Operator (A-12hr days)

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

Scope:

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 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 Job Description 2 
• 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 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Packaging equipment, labeling machines, vial labeling equipment, glue gun, gluing equipment, computer terminals and Trim Press
• Must have a good understanding of CGMP’s and SOP’s
• Additional skills: Lean manufacturing, SOP’s, documentation, medical devices, operations, production schedule and safety inspection
• 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.

ENVIRONMENT

• Normal Warehouse Conditions
• Noisy Conditions >75%
• Dusty Conditions >75%
• Hot or humid conditions (exposure to extreme seasonal temperatures) >75%
• Work near moving mechanical parts 20-50%
• Physical Demands:
• Standing > 50%
• Sitting <25-50%
• Walking <25%
• Bending – bend forward at waist to touch object at 6” above floor 50-75%
• Stooping/Crouching 50-75%
• Kn