Non-Licensed Optician

Optical Sales Associate

Position summary: Assists members in choosing and ordering eyeglasses, uses computer to process orders, fits eyeglasses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contacts under the supervision of a licensed optician. Follows department procedures for stocking and cleaning. Provides a high level of member service.

Job duties:

• Assists members in choosing eyeglass frames and lens options appropriate to the lens prescription, under supervision of a licensed optician.
• Measures member for pupillary distance using pupilometer and observes line of sight to determine bifocal placement, under the supervision of a licensed optician.
• Keys members order into computers and places special orders to outside vendors by telephone, under the supervision of a licensed optician.
• Rings up orders and over-the-counter merchandise. Receives accurate payment, makes change, processes checks, credit, and debit charges according to proper procedures for paperwork, cash handling, and performance of duties.
• Checks contact lenses and completed eyeglasses against prescription under the supervision of a licensed optician, prior to dispensing to members.
• Fits and adjusts eyeglasses to members using hand tools and frame warmer and bending with fingers.
• Orders equipment, merchandise, and supplies by keying into the computer. Keys receipt of special orders from outside vendors.
• Follows safety and security procedures. Stocks merchandise and supplies. Follows department procedures and standards for production, record keeping, merchandising, and product storage.
• Cleans department by spraying, wiping, and mopping. Empties trash, operates trash compactor and cardboard baler. Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery. Assists with department duties as necessary. Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

Costco Wholesale Corporation