(USA) Optical Lab Production Floor Associate

Walmart • Fayetteville, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Optical Lab Production Floor Associate supports production in the Inventory, Finish, and Surface departments to produce corrective eyewear. In Inventory, the associate processes work orders according to workload and priorities, scans products in and out of departments using system software, and sorts, places, stores, and manually moves freight or work orders. In Finish, the associate prepares lenses, performs inspections, uses edging equipment, mounts lenses into frames, assembles eyewear, and completes cosmetic add-ons. In Surface, the associate prepares lenses, creates the curvature and thickness specified by prescriptions using lens-grinding equipment, applies hard coatings, and prepares lenses for add-ons such as tint or anti-glare treatments.

The associate maintains quality standards by reviewing work tickets and other information for accuracy, following standard operating procedures, and evaluating completed work. The role also involves communicating with Walmart associates and vendors and demonstrating Walmart’s stated values and workplace behaviors: respecting individuals, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and striving for excellence.

The position is located at 2314 W Martin Luther King Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72701-6219. The hourly wage range is $18.85–$21.35, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specified circumstances. Walmart describes competitive pay, performance-based bonus awards, and benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage; financial, leave, disability, discount, education, and other benefits. Eligibility and benefit amounts may depend on job classification and length of employment, and benefits may be subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Process Inventory Department work orders according to workload and priorities.
• Maintain inventory quality, accuracy, and integrity by scanning products in and out of departments using system software.
• Sort, place, store, and manually move freight or work orders to appropriate locations.
• Prepare lenses for production, including tracing, blocking, and first inspection.
• Produce lenses for placement in frames using edging equipment.
• Manually mount lenses in frames, assemble eyewear, and complete cosmetic add-ons such as polish or tint.
• Prepare lenses for surfacing, including layout, taping, and blocking.
• Create lens curvature and thickness according to prescriptions using lens-grinding equipment.
• Apply hard coating to lenses and prepare them for add-ons such as tint or anti-glare treatments.
• Maintain quality standards by reviewing work tickets and other information for accuracy, following standard operating procedures, and evaluating produced work.
• Communicate verbally or in writing with other Walmart associates and vendors.
• Demonstrate Walmart’s stated behaviors and values, including respect for individuals, integrity, customer service, teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off, including sick leave
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Voting leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
• Live Better U education benefit program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible associates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed