Entry Level Light Manufacturing; Optical-3rd Shift

Entry Level Light Manufacturing (Optical) – 3rd Shift Full Time

National Vision Inc. 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.

We have new 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.

Base Pay Range: $17.00/hr – $19.00/hr

Job Description
Starting pay $17.55‑$19.65 includes shift differential and perfect attendance bonus. Higher pay with relevant experience. Winter is on the doorstep—work here at a comfy 71°.

Duties

• Inspection:
  Inspect frames for defects, 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, 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.

• Sunday through Thursday 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Seasonal overtime available and may extend hours.
• Hours may vary slightly by department.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• We will pay you while you are being trained.
• 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.

• Health and Dental Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flex Spending Account.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Personal Time Off.
• PTO starts after 90 days; 2‑week PTO and 1‑week Sick Time in first full year.
• Company holidays off with pay.
• Overtime opportunity.
• Opportunity for bonus each pay period.
• Full benefits package.
• Very casual work environment.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Headphones allowed at most operations.
• $500 referral bonus program.
• No licenses or certificates needed.
• Break room with full‑size refrigerator, microwave, and meals, drinks, and snacks available for purchase.

Perks: see website  for more details.

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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Manufacturing and Management

Retail