Manufacturing Associate - Contact Lens

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Location: Lancaster, NY, USA
Hire Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

In this role, you will help manufacture custom contact lenses by operating equipment, inspecting products, processing orders, and preparing products for shipment. You will receive extensive on-the-job training and work as part of a team to ensure products meet quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect lenses and materials to ensure quality standards are met.
• Package and ship finished products to customers.
• Enter and update information in production systems.
• Follow standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate production records and product traceability.
• Assist with material handling, equipment upkeep, and workstation organization.
• Work with team members and supervisors to meet production and customer delivery goals.
• Contribute to a safe and efficient work environment by following safety policies and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation

• $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience required.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to accurately enter and maintain production data.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling small components.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• No prior manufacturing experience required; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, inspection, or production environments.
• Experience working in a regulated or quality-focused environment.
• Familiarity with production equipment or computerized systems.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment requiring adherence to quality, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Frequent handling of small components and operation of precision manufacturing equipment.
• May occasionally be required to work overtime based on business needs.

We offer competitive salaries & excellent benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date.
• 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution.
• Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time.
• Employee Incentive Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees).
• Extensive on-the-job training provided, including equipment operation, inspection procedures, quality standards, and manufacturing processes.
• Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review.
• Meaningful work that helps improve vision and quality of life for patients around the world.

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Lancaster, NY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $16.50 - $20.00 per hour. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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