Company Description
At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.
National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality
Right now, we have open positions to join our growing team at our optical manufacturing lab in St. Cloud Minnesota. The most technologically advanced Optical lab in the St. Cloud area. Come work smarter not harder!
Immediate openings for Experienced Team Leader
We continue to grow and have never closed a facility or layed off workers in the MN area. This is not just another job, it is a career!
Job Description
Starting pay $19.15-$23.94 plus 10%shift differential and $0.50 perfect attendance bonus
Higher pay with relevant experience.
Beat the Heat! Work here at 71 degrees year-round and brightly lit.
Duties vary based on the department and lab needs and include all duties as assigned. Generally, associates will perform a variety of tasks, such as described below, based on department functions:
- Inspection: Inspect frames for defects. Inspect lenses optically (ANSI Standards) and for visual imperfections. Check for cosmetic issues, prism and standards.
- Surface: Taping, blocking, generating, backside coating, deblocking, polishing.
- AR: Read invoices, sorting, pre-inspection, operate AR Coating Machine, load and unload lenses in sectors and machines, return lenses to trays and sort, clean and dry lenses, visually inspect to ensure ANSI Standards are met.
- Shipping: Scan completed jobs, bag jobs, sort to waves, prepare boxes for daily shipments, follow procedures and processes for tracking and shipping orders.
Shift Available:
- Friday 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Monday 6:00 AM to Noon
- Seasonal Overtime available and may extend hours
- Can be flexible on hours but Friday night and Saturday coverage are priority
Qualifications
PRIOR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- No specific education level required.
- No specific experience required but previous related optical or manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
Additional Information
Very Clean climate controlled facility.
What are the benefits?
National Vision offers a competitive benefits package including Health and Dental Insurance, 401k with company match, Flex Spending Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Personal Time Off, and much more. Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.
Perks
- PTO starts after 90 days, 3 weeks PTO in first full year
- Company Holidays off with pay.
- Overtime Opportunity
- Opportunity for Bonus each pay period
- Full Benefit Package
- Very casual work environment
- Opportunity for advancement
- Headphones allowed at most operations
- $500 referral Bonus program
- No Licenses or Certificates needed
- Break room comes with full size refrigerators, microwaves, and meals drinks and snacks available for purchase
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
