Licensed Optician

About the Role

Assists members in choosing and ordering eyeglasses. Uses a computer to process orders, fits eyeglasses, dispenses eyeglasses and contacts, and oversees apprentices. Follows department procedures for stocking and cleaning. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Assists members to choose eyeglass frames and lens options appropriate to the lens prescription.
• Measures member for pupillary distance using a pupilometer and observes line of sight to determine bifocal placement.
• Keys member order into computer and places special orders to outside vendors by telephone.
• Rings up orders and over-the-counter merchandise, processes payments (cash, checks, credit, and debit) according to proper procedures.
• Checks contact lenses and completed eyeglasses against prescription prior to dispensing to members.
• Fits and adjusts eyeglasses to members using hand tools, frame warmer, and bending with fingers.
• Orders equipment, merchandise, and supplies by keying into the computer and keys receipt of special orders from outside vendors.
• Follows safety and security procedures.
• Stocks merchandise and supplies following department procedures and standards for production, record keeping, merchandising, and product storage.
• Cleans department by spraying, wiping, and mopping; empties trash, operates trash compactor and cardboard baler.
• Oversees apprentices as required for certification qualification.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Assists with department duties as necessary and in other departments of the warehouse as needed.
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment, or machinery.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, employee assistance
• Health care reimbursement account
• Dependent care assistance plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan (for eligible employees)

Schedule

Open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business.

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.