Job title: Distribution Operator - part time 

Department: Distribution

Location: Delta Park, Fareham

GLS: U

Working hours: 7am to 7pm/ 2 days on, 6 days off

Shift: Blue 

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

At CooperVision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important. It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.

As a Distribution Operator, you will be expected to carry out a range of varied tasks as requested by your Team Leader in order to pick, sort, scan, package and dispatch contact lenses to ensure customer requirements, production performance targets and quality standards are met and when possible exceeded.

This position is a part time role working on Blue Shift.  You will be expected to work the first 2 days of the shift pattern followed by 6 days off.

Essential responsibilities:

Picking materials & lenses for customer orders in accordance with company procedures & work instructions. Pre-sorting lenses for customer orders in accordance with company procedures & work instructions. Scanning fully picked customer orders in accordance with company procedures & work instructions. Packing finished orders into cartons, pallets and using pallet trucks to move loads Dispatching customer orders in accordance with company procedures & work instructions. Recording of data in accordance with company procedures & work instructions. Ensure best practices are followed in line with: Standard operating procedures GMP/5s  Continuous Improvement Initiatives. Basic cleaning and removal of waste at the end of each sift as directed by your Team Leader. Comply with health and safety regulations within the team and the environment ensuring safe practice regarding use of equipment (i.e. machinery, lift truck, manual handling equipment etc) and general good housekeeping to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

Work Environment:

The post holders working environment is a large open plan warehouse / factory building.  All necessary personal protective equipment must be worn along with the use of the correct manual handling equipment and operating techniques. As well as some lifting the majority of products are transported throughout the building on movable cages which can also be heavy. Lifting up to approx. 15 kg. There may be some working at heights required. There is constant background noise from the operation of various packaging machinery. Temperatures in the warehouse fluctuate due to seasonal variations. Periods of prolonged standing.

What are we looking for?

Enthusiastic and flexible, a Team Player, also able to work alone as well as within a team, with good inter-personal skills. Experience of working in a warehouse environment, operating machinery preferred.  Understanding of Lean, continuous improvements, Health and Safety preferred. Basic computer skills (Microsoft packages)

In addition, you’ll have experience in:

Use of manual handling equipment, e.g. Wav Machine, Pump Trucks and Trollies. Ability to read, understand and work to SOP’s/ Work Instructions

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 11 shift days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours. 

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

We operate a candidate referral scheme, so if you know anyone who could be a perfect fit for this role, please email their CV to referafriend@coopervision quoting the job reference code to enjoy a £100 voucher reward if they are successful!

 

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