VSP Global

Optical Technician


Pay$13.00 - $15.00 / hour
LocationTampa/Florida
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R-7228

      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 orders


      Order lenses and frames from appropriate lab or vendor based on vision plan

      Perform shipping functions, including efficiently working with time-sensitive shipments and maintaining records

      Unpack and sort inbound frames and lenses to appropriate in-house trays or ships to various external labs as necessary

      Routinely check products on order for delays or back orders and communicates and resolves order issues

      Inventory control functions including assisting with stocking lenses, sorting and distributing trays, pulling lenses, and performing cosmetic inspection and restocking as needed

      Assist with ordering lab supplies, working with vendors for all consumables, troubleshoots issues/problems, and creating lenses for glasses

      Assist in efficiently moving work through the department

      Maintain company safety standards

      Maintain a clean workstation

      Assist and cooperate with other departments

      Ensure understanding and adherence to quality management and safety requirements, systems, and procedures

      Other duties as assigned

      Job Specifications

      Typically has the following skills or abilities:

      Experience working in a fast-paced environment

      One to two years of relative experience

      Ability to meet department standards for productivity and quality

      Ability to communicate at a level necessary to accomplish the above tasks

      Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination

      Ability to perform physical activities requiring bending, kneeling, and pulling/pushing

      Ability to recognize and distinguish colors

      Ability to understand and follow procedures

      Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

      Ability to walk or stand up to 100% of the time

      Preferred Skills

      • Attention to detail and high accuracy

      • Computer skills

      • Ability to identify imperfections and take appropriate corrective steps

      • Ability to operate safely using chemicals or other materials

      • Excellent time management.

      • Ability to discern when problems occur and take appropriate steps to resolve issues.

      Work Location:

      5607 Johns Rd

      Tampa, FL

      #LI-VISIONCARE

      Salary Ranges: $13.00 - $15.00

      Compensation 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 Package

      To 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 insurance
      • Free vision care insurance and eyewear discounts
      • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 3.3%
      • Paid vacation and holidays
      • Life, accidental, and disability insurance plans
      • EAP access for employees and family

      VSP 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.

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