Packaging Associate Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

At CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies, we're driven by a unifying purpose to help people to experience life's beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges - including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com.

Job Summary:

Within established guidelines, performs various functions associated with the fabrication of contact lenses using appropriate machines and equipment.   These operations are of a repetitive nature and require training within the scope of an approved SOP.  Works in a team manufacturing environment receiving direction from the Production Coordinators and/or Technicians. Demonstrates qualities which show an interest and competency level for future advancement. Experienced level position allowing the employee to become familiar with the advanced, quality critical stages of manufacturing contact lenses.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exhibits good communication skills - verbal, written, and comprehension of the English language.
• Demonstrates the potential to lead a team as well as the desire for personal and professional continuous improvement.
• Excellent understanding of and compliance with all SOP's, regulatory requirements, and cGMP's.
• Requires full understanding of Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and the consequences of not following them. 
• Required to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
• Follows appropriate safety and equipment maintenance procedures.

Work Environment:

• Works scheduled holidays and overtime in order to maintain service levels for customers
• Time spent performing the following activities:
  • Standing >75%
  • Sitting >75%
  • Walking >75%
  • Bending <25%
  • Twisting >75%
  • Hand/eye coordination >75%
  • Finger/wrist dexterity >75%
  • Grasping/pinching >75%
  • Lifting up to 25 lbs. <25%
• Environmental factors:
  • Noisy conditions <25%
  • Dusty conditions <25%
  • Exposure to chemicals or solvents <25%
• Work near moving mechanical parts >75%

Experience:

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with medical device manufacturing and/or packaging in an FDA compliant or similar regulated environment preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required. 
• Associates degree preferred.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $20.00 and $23.00 per hour, a 10% shift differential, and may include cost of living adjustments.  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.

• Once fully trained, the Production Operator 2 is required to perform any number of the processes required of the Production Operator 1.
• Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and organization of work areas using 5S procedures, as well as helping to train other operators on 5S.
• May operate specialized equipment necessary for specific product groups (e.g., toric generator lathing and more sophisticated metrology equipment). 
• When the required, actively participates on Lean and Six Sigma teams.
• When required, assists coordinator and/or technicians in managing workflow.
• Demonstrates the capacity and desire to participate on and lead teams.
• As business needs dictate, works extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks to include mandatory overtime.
• Performs other duties as needed/assigned.