Surface Operator II (Machine Operator) - Full Time - (Weekday, Mon - Thur)

Who We Are

Zenni pioneered the online eyewear industry in 2003 with a mission to make eyewear affordable and accessible for everyone. With complete prescription pairs starting under $10, Zenni offers adults and children the freedom to see clearly and express themselves through a wide selection of high-quality prescription glasses, sunglasses, protective eyewear, and non-prescription frames - curated with fashion, function, and style in mind. 

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Zenni has redefined the traditional retail model, emerging as the premier destination for online eyewear in the United States while surpassing 70 million frames sold globally.

Zenni is proud to be the Official Eyewear of the San Francisco 49ers, Columbus Crew, Monster Jam, WWE, Team Liquid, and more. Zenni has collaborated with designers and tastemakers on exclusive collections, including Chase Stokes and George and Claire Kittle. For more information, visit  zenni.com .

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Surface Operator II (Machine Operator)  who is eager to learn and develop in the optical field onsite in Obetz, Ohio. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, open to feedback, and looking to grow their career.  If you are open to light physical labor (frames and lenses for eye glasses) and working with a fantastic team to help people everywhere buy more affordable glasses, we'd love to hear from you!

The Obetz location offers a brand new and climate controlled facility with free daily meals and snacks! You’ll have the opportunity to move up in the organization based on performance reviews.

Want to learn more about our team? Watch our story and see how we're making an impact—check out the video below!

Shift: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm ( must be available for overtime as needed, including weekends ) 
Compensation: Starting at $18/hour (based on applicable experience)

Responsibilities:

• Calibration of machines
• Light maintenance and maintaining of equipment
• Troubleshooting root cause issues
• Ensure proper order flow throughout department
• Maintain good housekeeping, 6S
• Ensure daily / weekly / monthly goals are met
• Adherence to all company policies, processes, and procedures (i.e. Health & Safety Awareness)
• Report to management on activities and issues
• Inter-department running

Basic Qualifications: 

• 3 + years of machine operating experience
• Ability to stand and move for duration of shift
• Strong organizational skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• You are proactive and have a strong ability to identify & problem solve
• Follow instructions and production schedules

Perks & Benefits:

Learn to Earn Program: Build your career while you work! Full-time employees who complete qualified training certifications and apply those skills on the job can earn quarterly pay increases of $0.25–$0.50 per hour per certification. Multiple certifications can compound for larger raises. Participation is based on performance, company values, and business needs, making it a great opportunity to be rewarded for your growth, contribution, and commitment to the team!

• Annual Bonus Program
• Employee Paid - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K & matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Free Lunch Daily
• Referral program

As a condition of employment for this role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing in accordance with our company policies and applicable law.

At Zenni Optical, people remain the heart of our mission, even as we embrace technology that moves us forward. While we recognize the immense promise of AI, we are equally mindful of its limitations and use these tools strictly to assist our Talent Acquisition team rather than replace human judgment. We utilize AI tools as a collaborative partner to create content–such as job descriptions, interview questions, and outreach messaging–and review resumes, but we maintain a firm commitment to human-led hiring where AI never makes a final decision. Every selection is determined by a member of our team to ensure every candidate is personally valued by a human rather than an algorithm.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We strive to build a diverse team of individuals with a broad range of experience and perspectives. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t feel you meet all the qualifications.

Zenni Optical is an equal opportunity workplace and considers applications without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.