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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 atwww.coopervision.com\n This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.)\n This position requires full-time onsite work (5 days per week) in Victor, NY and is not eligible for relocation assistance.\nJob Summary:\nThe QA Materials Release Technician will perform the inspection of Raw Materials that will include, the quarantining, inspection, and determining the disposition of packaging materials, such as blister labels, cartons, leaflets (IFUs) and overlabels. This role will also involve contacting suppliers to discuss delivery issues and/or sending NCRs and NCR samples as appropriate, in the QA Materials Supervisor’s absence.\n Reviews, Approves, or Rejects new/updated artwork in VisionPack.\n\nConfirms the receipt of components and respective paperwork.\n\nCompletes the analysis of required certificates to determine which testing procedures are required.\n\nCarefully inspects incoming component pallet(s) for damage, verifies count, and collects samples to audit.\n\nPerforms Incoming Inspection of components in accordance with documented test / inspection procedures.\n\nRecords appropriate data of inspection results.\n\nAssists supporting departments with the removal of nonconforming components by performing inspections to cull out all conforming components from inventory.\n\nAssists supporting departments with quantifying nonconforming components, segregating them, and having them systematically removed to prevent future use.\n\nCreates NCR’s (non-conformance reports) when applicable.\n\nCollects, files, and maintains paperwork (supplier shipment documents, approval sheets, etc.).\n\nUpdates SOP’s (standard operating procedures) and creates deviations related to the Incoming Inspection process.\n\nSupportive Functions:\nSupports the QA Auditing team with re-audits of non-conforming finished goods.\n\nPerform audits as directed from management that may include, but not limited to:\n\nDHR review, product label / package review\n\nAssist with process audits to verify conformance with established quality standards. This includes advising, working with managers and supervisor as to the possible improvements to conform to standards.\n\nFills in, as needed, on day-to-day audit activities.\n\nMonitors and enforces compliance to conformance to external regulations, as well as CooperVision’s rigorous quality standards.\n\nReports [to management] deviations from established procedures or product standards.\n\nServes as a resource to the QA Auditors when interpreting quality standards of components.\n\nTrouble shoots and problem solves as needed.\n\nConducts document review of specifications to ensure procedures and product quality have been maintained.\n\nAssists in process development, performing approved protocols, validations, and qualifications through direction from leadership.\n\nAssists in internal audits including audits of department’s procedures, processes, and training records, to support approved protocols, validations, and qualifications.\n\nAssists leadership in establishment of product defect criteria.\n\nTrains or assists in training of new employees; performs audits on trainees to provide feedback to leadership on training progress.\n\nContinuously challenges the process as part of CooperVision’s Continuous Improvement culture.\n\nServe as support to supervisor/management as necessary regarding performance and processes throughout the department while present, and a backup in the absence of supervisor/management.\n\nPerforms other duties as assigned or required.\n\nGeneral:\nUnderstands, acknowledges, and follows all Quality requirements, SOP’s (standard operating procedures) and WI’s (work instructions)\n\nUnderstands and follows all company and department policies and safety guidelines.\n\nFollows GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)\n\nMeets established standards in all areas.\n\nDemonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.\n\nDemonstrates strong attention to detail.\n\nMaintains a clean working environment.\n\nAdapts readily to changes in workload, priorities, staffing and scheduling.\n\nExhibits good communication skills - verbal, written and comprehension of the English language.\n\nCooperVision’s management team is committed to the development of 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.\n\nTravel Requirements:\nThere is potential to travel to suppliers for experience in their process or to be part of the audit team.\n Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nAn understanding of Quality Assurance and familiarity with ISO 13485.\nKnowledge of Agile, Baan, JDA, and Visionpack would be an advantage.\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook).\nMotivated with good interpersonal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the quality department as well as cross functionally within departments at West Henrietta and other CooperVision distribution sites.\nEnquiring, methodical and organizational skills.\nImpartial and objective.\nCapable of decision making.\nGood eyesight and no color-blindness\nAdheres to Standard Operating Procedures and Regulatory requirements. \nEncourages and perpetuates open communication, as well as a team atmosphere, throughout the department. \nAbility to work independently as well as in a team environment, while exhibiting effective leadership skills. \nMust possess high level of attention to detail and accuracy. \nBasic coursework in mathematics. \nKnowledge of SPC (statistical process control). \nAbility to utilize Agile (product lifestyle management tool). \nAbility to operate various types of pallet jacks (manual and/or electric).\nWork Environment:\nNoisy conditions - Greater than 75%\n\nDusty conditions - Greater than 75%\n\nHot, Humid conditions -exposure to extreme seasonal temperatures- Less than 75%\n\nWet conditions - None\n\nExposure to chemicals or solvents -None\n\nWork near moving mechanical parts- Greater than 50%\n\nHearing- Greater than 75%\n\nPhysical Demands:\nStanding 50 - 75%\n\nSitting < 5%\n\nWalking Greater than 75%\n\nBending - bend forward at waist to touch object at critical height (8” above floor) 25-50%\n\nStooping/Crouching 25-50%\n\nKneeling - Kneel on 1 or both knees for critical time (1 minute) 25-50%\n\nSquatting - Bend at knees to touch/grasp object at floor level (2” above floor) 25-50%\n\nTwisting 25-50%\n\nPushing (50 pounds force) 25-50%\n\nPulling (50 pounds force) 25-50%\n\nReaching (overhead to critical height to grasp 6oz containers) 80” 25 - 50%\n\nHand/eye coordination 75%-90%\n\nFinger/wrist dexterity < 25%\n\nGrasping/pinching < 25%\n\nLifting weight equal to 50 lbs. < 25-50%\n\nCoupling - grip with dominant hand (30 pounds force) Experience:\nExperience with basic course work in mathematics, PC and business understanding or equivalent training and/or experience required.\nBasic computer skills necessary for packaging software required.\nAbility and dexterity to handle small items.\nExperience with medical device manufacturing and/or packaging in a FDA compliant environment.\nTwo years of manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.\nEducation:\nHigh School Diploma or GED required.\nWe 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.\nFor U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $22.90 and $27.89 per hour and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. 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