Seasonal Production Technician - Part Time

Revant Optics; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Revant Optics is seeking a Seasonal Production Technician to join our team for the busy summer season. This role involves assisting with production tasks, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a clean workspace. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a retention bonus, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

401k with 4% company matching

20 hours of Paid Time Off

Monthly parking pass or TriMet pass reimbursement

$750 retention bonus

Eligible for 'kicker' bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing setting preferred.
• Self-motivation and commitment to continuously improve.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Team in ensuring all orders are produced accurately and shipped on time.
• Handle order flow including picking lens blanks and QC checks.
• Manage a clean and well-maintained production space.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Independence

Safety awareness

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Revant Optics’ Production team requires an additional team member to assist with our busiest season, summer! The Production team is dedicated to helping our customers receive the quality products they order. The Seasonal Production Technician is responsible for assisting in various production and fulfillment related tasks including; picking orders, preparing lens blanks for production, quality inspections, packaging, shipping, and maintaining warehouse cleanliness. The Seasonal Production Specialist will work closely with the Production Manager to ensure all orders are produced accurately and shipped on time.

Revant offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Hourly pay: $17/hour
• $750 retention bonus
• Eligible for “kicker” bonuses
• 401k with 4% company matching
• 20 hours of Paid Time Off
• Monthly parking pass or monthly TriMet pass reimbursement

We have one shift available seasonal employees:

• Monday - Friday, 2:30 AM - 6:30 AM

This position is expected to start as early as June 2 and will end in late September*

*subject to end earlier if seasonal demand ends earlier

Essential Functions

• Support the Production Team in ensuring all orders are produced accurately and shipped on time each day.
• Handle any aspect of order flow as needed including printing orders, picking lens blanks, loading trays, unloading trays, QC checks of lenses, packaging, and shipping final orders.
• Receive inventory shipments and accurately put away inventory into the correct bins.
• Operate tracing, and lens edging equipment with a high level of accuracy and minimal waste.
• Manage a clean and well-maintained production space.
• Complete the daily checklist of activities (e.g. cleaning and calibrating machines, preparing packaging for the next day, queueing orders for overnight processing, etc.).
• Work closely with the Quality Department on maintaining quality control standards throughout production.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to maintain inventory and order flow.
• Keep the production area stocked with all necessary items, perform supply counts and solve any problems that arise.
• Continually drive efficiencies and work closely with the Director of Operations to develop production processes and systems that reduce costs and improve the customer experience.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Reliable and dependable with excellent communication both verbal and virtual.
• Ability to operate with a safety first mentality.
• Skilled at handling both repetitive tasks and also multi-tasking.
• Basic computer skills and basic math skills required.

Education and Experience

• Experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing setting, preferably
• High school diploma (or GED) preferred
• Experience managing a wide range of production/warehousing activities (pick/pack/ship, QC control, order processing, etc.)
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Self-motivation and commitment to continuously improve
• Metrics driven mindset constantly driving to perform better
• Strong team player, willing to take feedback and adjust accordingly

Education and Experience

• Experience with fulfillment activity such as picking, packing, and shipping
• Quality control testing and evaluation
• Operating experience on optical lens edging or tracing equipment

Intangibles

• Demonstrate empathy and the ability to take the initiative
• Communicate with purpose and honesty
• Collaborate with peers to deliver exceptional customer service
• Identify ways to constantly improve
• Measure success against the world’s best companies
• Value community over capital
• Always work to bring value to the customer

About Revant

Revant is the largest and fastest-growing direct-to-consumer replacement lens company on the planet. We are dedicated to creating the most sustainable vision brand in the world by keeping eyewear in play. We are committed to evolving the eyewear industry with innovative and sustainable optical manufacturing processes and products designed to provide the best visual experience possible. Our dedication to making better products in a better way, and providing stellar consumer experiences, is fueled by the belief that the vision industry needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness.

Revant is committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, and equity. We create community and build trust by fostering a culturally attentive organization. We reach out to diverse candidates who will contribute a range of perspectives, experiences, skills and ideas to how we work, our programs and our services to best serve, reach and reflect the rich diversity of the customers we serve.

Revant Values

• Initiative
• Empathy
• Focus
• Trust

Work Environment (In Office)

This position operates in a production and lab setting using optical testing equipment and works around our manufacturing equipment. The environment is often loud due to the air compressors required for manufacturing. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners as we are a technologically driven company. We operate under Good Manufacturing Practices which may at times require wearing safety glasses and closed toe shoes.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally the employee will need to lift boxes up to 25lbs.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Revant Optics to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Revant Optics will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.