What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator I, Production Technical Operations position at Alcon?
At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
This role is part of Alcon's Manufacturing function, a team that designs, produces and delivers innovative eyecare products to more than 140 countries through operational excellence and efficiency.
The Operator I, Production Technical Operations (Para-Professional & Support Path), is primarily responsible for handling manual and operational tasks in production, ensuring equipment is set up, operated, maintained, and troubleshot to meet product specifications, schedules, and quality standards at our ASPEX Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth, TX.
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Handle manual or operational tasks as per guidelines to ensure smooth and efficient processes
- Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment
- Ensure products meet specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards
- Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods
- Monitor output quality to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products
- Maintain accurate daily production records for performance analysis
- Review work orders, schedule resources, and monitor operations for alignment with business objectives
- Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- Work Hours: 2nd Shift - 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM CST, Monday - Friday
- Location: Onsite
- Relocation assistance/Sponsorship available: No
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Prior Manufacturing or Distribution Center Experience
- Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds
- Comfortable standing for extended periods (6 to 8 hours daily)
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses!
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
- Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!
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