Optical Technician

Eye Doctor's Optical Outlets, a VSP Vision company, has been supporting the eye health of the central Florida community for more than 35 years. Our team is collectively dedicated to providing our patients with the highest level of customer service and quality eyewear at an affordable price. Offering a fun and inclusive work environment, you'll know that you're doing work that matters-helping people bring their best vision to life.Under direct supervision, perform a variety of tasks related to daily optical lab operations, production, and patient orders.Offer exceptional customer service by proactively communicating in a timely manner; call patients or vendors to communicate delays/issues with lens ordersOrder lenses and frames from appropriate lab or vendor based on vision planPerform shipping functions, including efficiently working with time-sensitive shipments and maintaining recordsUnpack and sort inbound frames and lenses to appropriate in-house trays or ships to various external labs as necessaryRoutinely check products on order for delays or back orders and communicates and resolves order issuesInventory control functions including assisting with stocking lenses, sorting and distributing trays, pulling lenses, and performing cosmetic inspection and restocking as neededAssist with ordering lab supplies, working with vendors for all consumables, troubleshoots issues/problems, and creating lenses for glassesAssist in efficiently moving work through the departmentMaintain company safety standardsMaintain a clean workstationAssist and cooperate with other departmentsEnsure understanding and adherence to quality management and safety requirements, systems, and proceduresOther duties as assignedJob SpecificationsTypically has the following skills or abilities:Experience working in a fast-paced environmentOne to two years of relative experienceAbility to meet department standards for productivity and qualityAbility to communicate at a level necessary to accomplish the above tasksGood manual dexterity and hand/eye coordinationAbility to perform physical activities requiring bending, kneeling, and pulling/pushingAbility to recognize and distinguish colorsAbility to understand and follow proceduresAbility to lift up to 30 poundsAbility to walk or stand up to 100% of the timeWork Location:5607 Jonhs RdTampa, FLLI-ONSITELI-VISIONCARESalary Ranges: $13.00 - $15.00Compensation range for the role is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions.Optical Outlets Benefits PackageTo empower our employees and their families to achieve their human potential, we provide a benefits package with tools and resources to support all aspects of their health-physical, mental, emotional, and financial.Here's a quick overview of the standard benefits package.Medical and dental insuranceFree vision care insurance and eyewear discounts401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 3.3%Paid vacation and holidaysLife, accidental, and disability insurance plansEAP access for employees and familyVSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information. We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters. Click here to learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities. As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision ("VSP") collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees. VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.