Description of position:
Gathers frames and lenses for optical orders. Traces patient-provided frame to plot lens shape for edging. Sends on production line trays that are complete and ready to produce. Stocks incoming lenses and frames.

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Gathers and analyzes optical work ticket with supplied frame from lab.
• Reads working tickets and places in trays.
• Scans bar code from working ticket and tray to link together in computerized production system.
• Reads work ticket and pulls frames from numerically placed bins on shelves.
• Scans bar code from frame and tray to verify frame and reduce inventory of lab.
• Takes tray with out-of-stock frames to short order area of stockroom.
• Sorts trays on working table for lens picking by aisles.
• Scans bar code of lenses and tray to verify and reduce inventory of lab.
• Unwraps lenses and frames; sends completed trays on production line to be produced.
• Places order for lenses out of stock and places trays in area of stock room awaiting delivery.
• Opens boxes sent by warehouses; verifies warehouse shipping report; removes enclosed frames from optical order; scans bar code from tray and work ticket to link them together.
• Operates 4 tracers; verifies tracers on a regular basis and calibrates if needed.
• Scans tray and inserts frame in tracer for each lens.
• Verifies tracing on screen; compares the circumference for auto-edging.
• Scans trays to validate tracer data and print work ticket.
• Sorts trays on working table for lens picking by aisles.
• Scans bar code of lenses and tray to verify and reduce inventory of lab.
• Places orders for out-of-stock lenses.
• Unwrap lenses and frames; sends completed trays on production line to be produced.
• Traces 10 frames of new SKUs; fills out a report to verify the constancy of data and enters into a standardized database.
• Scans trays requiring coating; packs and ships to coating centre.
• Counts and checks incoming lens and frame orders coming from vendors and depot; scans UPC code with handheld scanning gun; frames need to be entered in as 400.
• Fills any short order tray on incoming lenses and frames, then stocks on supply shelves by item number.
• Check in the DVI system with the cabaret # where it is to be able to add the frame provided by the warehouses.
• Make requests for the calculation.

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists in other departments of the laboratory as necessary.

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates must possess):

• Education/Training: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: None
• Experience: Experience in optical lab is preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills: Manual dexterity is required. Basic mathematical abilities and ability to read and compare numbers are required.
• Other:

Knowledge and talents recommended for job success:
NOTE: For postings in Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).