Optical Lab Production Floor Associate 1st Shift (M-F 7am-3pm)
About The Position
The Optical Lab Production Floor Associate supports production and inventory operations in an optical lab, processing work orders and manufacturing corrective eyewear. The position is scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Crawfordsville, Indiana location. In the Inventory Department, the associate processes work orders according to workload and priorities, scans products in and out of departments using system software, and sorts, places, and stores freight or work orders in designated locations. In the Finish Department, the associate prepares and produces lenses, uses edging equipment, mounts lenses into frames, assembles eyewear, and completes cosmetic add-ons. In the Surface Department, the associate prepares lenses, creates prescribed curvature and thickness using lens grinding equipment, applies hard coatings, and prepares lenses for add-ons such as tint and no-glare treatments. The associate maintains quality standards by checking 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 expectations around respect, integrity, customer service, teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Process work orders according to workload and priorities.
- Scan products in and out of departments using system software.
- Sort, place, and store freight or work orders in proper 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 and tint.
- Prepare lenses for surfacing, including layout, taping, and blocking.
- Create lens curvature and thickness according to prescriptions using lens grinding equipment.
- Apply hard coatings to lenses and prepare lenses for add-ons such as tint and no-glare treatments.
- Review work tickets and other information for accuracy, follow standard operating procedures, and evaluate produced work for quality.
- Communicate verbally or in writing with Walmart associates and vendors.
- Work collaboratively, build relationships, communicate positively, and help develop and mentor others.
- Act with integrity, uphold ethical and compliance standards, and be accountable for work.
- Put customers and members first and make decisions using reliable information while considering the impact on team results.
- Learn, adapt to change, and support continuous improvement and the use of new technologies and skills.
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
- Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
