Sand & Buff Production Associate

BBB | Better Business Bureau • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The Sand & Buff Production Associate inspects lenses and housings to determine the appropriate finishing process, prepares grinding and polishing equipment and materials, and grinds, sands, cleans, and polishes parts by hand and machine to meet insurance-quality standards. Finished pieces are checked for quality before moving to the next station. The role follows safety procedures and contributes ideas for improving finishing processes.

The position requires standing, focus, and steady hands during a full 8–10-hour shift, while tracking multiple parts accurately. Work takes place in a warehouse environment with variable noise, lighting, and temperature.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to notice defects and imperfections and maintain finish quality.
• Ability to stand, stay focused, and maintain steady hands through a full 8–10-hour shift.
• Ability to track multiple parts moving through the station while maintaining accuracy.
• Willingness to learn finishing techniques from teammates and trainers.
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 8–10 hours; lift and move totes up to 50 pounds; and regularly bend, lift, stretch, and reach below the waist and above the head.
• Comfort working in a warehouse environment with variable noise, lighting, and temperature.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of warehouse, manufacturing, or factory experience; preferred but not required.
• Grinding, sanding, buffing, or polishing experience; a plus but not required, as the technique will be taught.

Responsibilities

• Inspect lenses and housings and determine whether they need light buffing, deep sanding, or a full re-finish.
• Set up the appropriate grinding wheels, sanding grits, and polishing compounds for each job.
• Grind, sand, clean, and polish lenses by hand and machine to meet insurance-quality standards, without fogging or scratches.
• Perform quality control on each finished piece before it moves to the next station.
• Follow safety procedures, including using PPE, machine guards, and safe handling practices.
• Suggest faster or better ways to achieve a clean finish.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED