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Join The HOYA Vision Care Team!
For over 60 years, HOYA Vision Care has been a passionate leader in optical technology innovation. As a manufacturer of high quality, high performing eyeglass lenses, we continuously aim to bring the best possible vision care solutions to eye care professionals.
We are currently hiring an Optical Production/Data Entry Clerk in our Robertsdale, AL location!
Pay Rate: $16/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 5:00pm
Summary The Data Entry Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely entry and processing of prescription (Rx) orders, ensuring data integrity throughout the workflow. Serves as a key point of contact for originating labs, supporting smooth order processing and resolving questions or concerns to keep jobs moving efficiently through the lab.
Primary Responsibilities • Lens Mounting & Frame Fitting: Accurately mount prescription lenses into designated frame sides (right/left), ensuring proper sizing, fit, and orientation. Utilize specialized beveling techniques tailored to individual prescriptions to achieve optimal lens placement. • Frame Alignment & Adjustment: Perform manual adjustments using hand tools to align frames according to optical standards. Ensure four-point contact, square temple alignment, minimal front wrap, and symmetrical pad arms. Correct any bridge twist and verify even temple closure for a balanced fit. • Optical Verification: Confirm the correct axis positioning for multifocal lenses, including bifocals and progressives. Ensure horizontal alignment and visual accuracy to support optimal wearer experience. • Quality Control & Cosmetic Inspection: Conduct thorough inspections of lenses and frames to identify and correct cosmetic defects, scratches, or imperfections. Verify that all components meet internal quality benchmarks and industry standards. • Secure Assembly: Tighten and secure all screws, ensuring there are no gaps in the eye wire and that lenses are firmly seated within the frame. Maintain structural integrity and durability of the final product.
Key Skills Required • Able to read prescriptions. • Working knowledge of company billing policy, lens and coating availability, frame manufacturers, and service codes. • Basic math skills. • Able to read and write English well. • Able to memorize large amounts of data accurately. • 10-key by touch and typing speed of 45 wpm. • Computer skills (Windows, MS Office). • Problem-solving skills. • Good eyesight, hand/eye coordination, manual dexterity, attention to detail, and patience. • Able to work independently without constant supervision. • Able and willing to work as part of a team.
Experience Preferred • None required • Experience in a manufacturing or optical lab environment preferred
Education Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements • Regularly required to sit for the majority of the shift, may be asked to walk and stand as needed • Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Safety Requirements • Understanding of workplace safety programs • Wear required PPE (closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves) • Safe tool handling practices • Moderate to loud noise work environment with moving machinery
About Us
HOYA Group: Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA Corporation is a global technology and med-tech company and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech and medical products. HOYA’s divisions and business units research and develop products utilized in the healthcare and information technology fields. In the healthcare field, we provide medical device products such as eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, contact and intraocular lenses, orthopedic implants, surgical/therapeutic devices and medical device reprocessing and disinfection solutions. In the information technology field, we provide products such as optical lenses, photomasks and blanks used in the manufacturing process for semiconductor and LCD/OLED devices, text-to-speech, human resources and other software solutions and critical components for the mass memory and cloud storage industries. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries worldwide, HOYA currently employs a multinational workforce of 37,000 people.
HOYA Vision Care: As a global leader in optical technology, HOYA Vision Care is dedicated to providing innovative vision care solutions for every stage of a patient’s life. A steadfast partner to Eye Care Professionals around the world, it stands at the forefront of optical excellence. With a global presence, consisting of 43 laboratories and a growing team of 20,000 employees, HOYA Vision Care delivers innovative lenses and other vision care solutions to millions of people in 110 countries.
We focus on a better tomorrow, today. You can become part of our story. HOYA Vision Care is the place where you can act according to your strengths and evolve according to your aspirations. It’s a place where you can shape the way you work, guided by our CLEAR Values, and empowered by generations of expertise. You can get involved in our sustainability initiatives and choose to become a One Vision ambassador. You can give back the gift of sight to people all over the world by deciding to work with us.
We welcome people who challenge us to become better, who share our sense of purpose and who embrace growth so that our vision and mission align. We invite you to find out more, and together we can continue to provide vision for a lifetime.
Driven by a passion for partnership as well as innovation, HOYA has been a partner to Eye Care Professionals for over 75 years, enabling them to give people the greatest gift, the gift of vision. We provide Eye Care Professionals with the lenses, consultation solutions and other services that help them to develop their practice while changing the way people see the world. We see them as visionaries, and everything we do is for them. Founded in Japan in 1941, today, HOYA has a presence in over 80 countries across the globe.
