Optical Student – Costco – Abbotsford, BC

The optical department at Costco in Abbotsford, British Columbia lists an Optical Student position at its Sumas Way warehouse. The role puts you at the optical counter with members who are choosing new eyeglasses, and behind the scenes keeping the department stocked and clean.

Day to day, you help members pick out frames and lens options, ring up their orders and, where provincial law permits and under the supervision of a licensed Optician, fit and adjust eyeglasses once an order is picked up.

About the Role: Optical Student

As an Optical Student, you assist members in choosing eyeglass frames and lens options while providing prompt and courteous member service. You ring up orders and over-the-counter merchandise, receive accurate payment, make change, and process cheques, credit and debit charges according to proper procedures for paperwork and cash handling.

The role also covers the upkeep of the department. You order equipment, merchandise and supplies by keying into the computer, follow safety and security procedures, and follow department procedures and standards for production, record keeping, merchandising and product storage. As a non-essential function, you assist in other areas of the warehouse as necessary.

Benefits and Salary

Pay for this position is listed at $27.00 on an hourly rate. No benefits are described in the posting.

Responsibilities

The work combines member service at the optical counter with the routine tasks that keep the department running. Accurate cash handling and following established procedures matter as much as helping members find the right frames.

• Assist members in choosing eyeglass frame and lens options, and provide and ensure prompt and courteous member service
• Ring up orders and over-the-counter merchandise; receive accurate payment, make change, and process cheques, credit and debit charges according to proper procedures for paperwork, cash handling and performance of duties
• Fit and adjust eyeglasses using a frame warmer and bending with fingers, where permitted by provincial law and under the supervision of a licensed Optician
• Order equipment, merchandise and supplies by keying into the computer, and follow safety and security procedures
• Stock merchandise and supplies, following department procedures and standards for production, record keeping, merchandising and product storage
• Clean the department by spraying, wiping and mopping; empty trash and operate the trash compactor and cardboard bailer
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse as necessary (listed as a non-essential function)

Requirements / Skills

The qualifications are short and specific. A current Provincial licence is required, along with registration in the applicable college, while previous experience is not asked for.

• Licences/Certifications: Current Provincial licence required. Registration in applicable college.
• Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: None. Previous experience is not asked for.
• Knowledge/Skills: None listed.
• Quebec locations: For postings in Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume and licence details are up to date before submitting.

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