Optical Lab Production Floor Associate 1st Shift (M-F 7a-3p)

Wal-Mart Stores East•Crawfordsville, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for processing work orders, ensuring the quality and accuracy of inventory, and manufacturing corrective eyewear. Associates will prepare lenses for production, operate edging equipment, mount lenses in frames, and assemble eyewear. They will also perform cosmetic additions like polishing and tinting, and in the Surface Department, prepare lenses by taping, blocking, creating curvature and thickness, applying hard coatings, and preparing them for addons. Maintaining quality standards, reviewing work tickets, adhering to SOPs, and communicating with other associates and vendors are key aspects of this position. The role emphasizes respect for individuals, teamwork, integrity, customer service, and striving for excellence through continuous improvement and learning.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Qualifications: Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

Process work orders to workload and prioritize orders.
Maintain quality, accuracy, and integrity of inventory by scanning product in and out of departments using system software.
Sort, place, and store freight or work orders in proper locations.
Move freight manually.
Prepare lenses for production (e.g., tracing, blocking, first inspection).
Produce lenses for placement in frames using edging equipment.
Manually mount lenses in frames and assemble eyewear.
Complete cosmetic addons (e.g., polish, tint).
Prepare lenses for production (e.g., layout, taping, blocking).
Create curvature and thickness of lenses according to prescription using lens grinding equipment.
Apply hard coating to lenses.
Prepare lenses for addons (e.g., tint, no glare).
Maintain quality standards by reviewing and analyzing work tickets or other information for accuracy.
Adhere to standard operating procedures.
Evaluate produced work for quality.
Communicate with other Walmart associates and vendors verbally or in writing.
Embrace differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences.
Create a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging.
Create opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform.
Help attract the best talent.
Work as a team and build strong and trusting relationships.
Communicate with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
Help, develop, and mentor others.
Recognize others' contributions and accomplishments.
Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
Model the Walmart values to support and foster our culture.
Hold oneself and others accountable.
Support Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
Act in a selfless manner and be consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
Deliver results while putting the customer first.
Make decisions based on reliable information.
Balance short- and long-term priorities.
Consider how own work impacts the teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
Display curiosity and a desire to learn.
Take calculated risks and demonstrate courage and resilience.
Drive continuous improvements.
Be open to and use new technologies and skills.
Support others through change.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.