(USA) Optical Lab Production Floor Associate
About The Position
The Optical Lab Production Floor Associate supports production operations in the inventory, finish, and surface departments to produce corrective eyewear. In the Inventory Department, the associate processes work orders according to workload and priority, scans products into and out of departments using system software, and sorts, places, and stores freight or work orders in the proper locations. The associate may also move freight manually. In the Finish Department, the associate prepares lenses for production, including tracing, blocking, and first inspection; produces lenses for placement in frames using edging equipment; manually mounts lenses in frames; assembles eyewear; and completes cosmetic add-ons such as polishing or tinting. In the Surface Department, the associate prepares lenses for production through tasks such as layout, taping, and blocking; creates lens curvature and thickness according to prescriptions using lens grinding equipment; applies hard coatings; and prepares lenses for add-ons such as tint or no-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 verbally or in writing with Walmart associates and vendors and demonstrating Walmart’s expectations around respect, integrity, customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The position is based at Walmart’s location at 2314 W Martin Luther King Blvd, Fayetteville, Arkansas. The posted hourly wage range is $18.85–$21.35, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Responsibilities
- Process work orders according to workload and prioritize orders.
- Scan products into and out of departments using system software, and sort, place, and store freight or work orders in designated locations.
- Move freight manually.
- 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 or tinting.
- Prepare lenses through layout, taping, and blocking; create lens curvature and thickness according to prescriptions using lens grinding equipment.
- Apply hard coating to lenses and prepare lenses for add-ons such as tint or no-glare treatments.
- Review work tickets and other information for accuracy, follow standard operating procedures, and evaluate completed work for quality.
- Communicate verbally or in writing with Walmart associates and vendors.
- Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and trusting workplace; support and develop teammates; act with integrity and accountability; serve customers and members; and pursue learning and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- 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 disability
- 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
- Possible performance-based bonus awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
