Optical Lab Production Floor Associate 1st Shift (M-F 7am-3pm)
About The Position
The Optical Lab Production Floor Associate supports the production of corrective eyewear across inventory, finish, and surface departments. 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, and stores freight or work orders in designated locations. In the finish department, the associate prepares lenses, performs inspections, uses edging equipment, mounts lenses in frames, assembles eyewear, and completes cosmetic add-ons. In the surface department, the associate prepares lenses, creates curvature and thickness according to prescriptions 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 finished work. The role also involves communicating with Walmart associates and vendors and demonstrating Walmart's values through respect for individuals, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement. The position is listed for a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Walmart location at 801 Corda Blvd, Crawfordsville, Indiana. The hourly wage range is $18.85–$21.35, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specified circumstances.
Responsibilities
- Process inventory 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 their 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 polishing and tinting.
- Prepare lenses for production by laying out, taping, and blocking them.
- Create lens curvature and thickness according to prescriptions using lens-grinding equipment.
- Apply hard coatings to lenses and prepare them for add-ons such as tint and no-glare treatments.
- Maintain quality by reviewing work tickets and other information for accuracy, following standard operating procedures, and evaluating produced work.
- Communicate verbally or in writing with Walmart associates and vendors.
- Build trusting team relationships, communicate positively, and help develop and mentor others.
- Act with integrity, support compliance, and hold oneself and others accountable.
- Serve customers and members, use reliable information to make decisions, and consider how one's work affects the team's results.
- Pursue learning and continuous improvement, adapt to new technologies and skills, and support others through change.
Benefits
- 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 for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- 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
