Position Summary

We're looking for a dynamic Production Technician to join our team! As a Production Technician, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including picking orders, preparing lens blanks for production, quality inspections, packaging, shipping, and maintaining warehouse cleanliness.

As a key member of our production team, you will work closely with the Production Manager to ensure that all orders are produced accurately and shipped on time. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to our fast-paced and exciting environment and be part of a team dedicated to delivering quality products to our customers. 

Compensation package:

• Starting pay is $17/hour, increases to $18 after 6 months, increases to $19 after 1 year 
• Eligible for the company bonus program
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 401k with company matching (4% employer match)
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off per year
• Company provided monthly parking pass or monthly transit pass
• Free lunches on Friday
• 10 company paid holidays per year
• 16 hours of volunteer time off per year
• $500 charitable donation match

We are looking for individuals who have a keen eye for detail, are highly organized, and can work effectively under pressure. You should have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and be comfortable working in a team environment.At our company, we value our employees and believe in providing opportunities for growth and development. 

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in production, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Don't miss out on this chance to join our team and make a difference!

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.
• Operate 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 Production Manager 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.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles

Education and Experience

• 1 years warehouse operations and light manufacturing experience preferred
• High school diploma (or GED) preferred
• Operating experience on optical lens edging or tracing equipment preferred
• Experience managing a wide range of production/warehousing activities (pick/pack/ship, QC control, order processing, etc.)

• Experience with fulfillment activity such as picking, packing, and shipping
• Quality control testing and evaluation

Intangibles

• Demonstrate empathy and the ability to take the initiative
• 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
• Communicate with purpose and honesty
• 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

We Build Trust

We Create Community

We Continuously Improve

We Simplify

Everything We Do, We Do well

Work Environment - Onsite

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 to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.