Optical Lab Production Floor Associate 1st Shift (M-F 7am-3pm)

Walmart • Crawfordsville, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Optical Lab Production Floor Associate supports production in Walmart’s optical laboratory, working in the Inventory, Finish, or Surface Department. The role helps process work orders, manage inventory, and produce corrective eyewear while maintaining quality, accuracy, and facility productivity.

In the Inventory Department, the associate processes and prioritizes work orders, scans products in and out of departments using system software, sorts and stores freight or work orders in designated locations, and moves freight manually. In the Finish Department, the associate prepares lenses, performs inspections, uses edging equipment, mounts lenses into frames, assembles eyewear, and completes cosmetic add-ons. In the Surface Department, the associate prepares lenses, creates lens curvature and thickness according to prescriptions using grinding equipment, applies hard coatings, and prepares lenses for add-ons.

The associate reviews work tickets and other information for accuracy, follows standard operating procedures, evaluates finished work for quality, and communicates with Walmart associates and vendors. The position also emphasizes teamwork, integrity, customer service, continuous improvement, learning, and supporting a workplace where associates can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Process and prioritize work orders according to workload.
• Scan products in and out of departments using system software; sort, place, and store freight or work orders in appropriate locations; and move freight manually.
• Prepare lenses for production, perform first inspections, and produce lenses for placement in frames.
• Use edging equipment, manually mount lenses in frames, assemble eyewear, and complete cosmetic add-ons such as polishing or tinting.
• Prepare lenses by laying out, taping, and blocking them; create lens curvature and thickness according to prescriptions using lens-grinding equipment; apply hard coatings; and prepare lenses for add-ons such as tint or no-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 Walmart associates and vendors.
• Work collaboratively, build relationships, and help develop and mentor others.
• Act with integrity, uphold ethical and compliance standards, and remain accountable.
• Serve customers and members by delivering results and considering how work affects the team and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement, learn new technologies and skills, and help others through change.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and 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 for eligible full-time and part-time associates, with tuition, books, and fees paid for covered programs.

What This Job Offers

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