Backend Associate at PrideStaff

Backend Associate

Shift/Hours: Monday - Sunday, 9:30 am-7:30 pm
Pay Rate: $21 per hour
Location: San Francisco, CA
Experience: At least 1 year of backend experience in the optical industry 

We are excited to share a new opportunity for a Backend Associate located in San Francisco! This position is highly sought after and might not be available for long. 

Are you working, but looking to explore? Are you needing a new career opportunity? Give us a call at 408-298-6775 and/or apply directly to this posting for immediate consideration! Don’t delay, apply today!

Backend Associate Job Duties include:

• Lens Ordering: Accurately placing and managing lens orders via email with various optical laboratories and suppliers, ensuring all specifications (., prescriptions, lens type, coatings) are correctly communicated.

• Logistics & Customer Notification: Coordinating and arranging shipping for completed orders. Proactively notifying customers of order arrival and confirming readiness for pickup.

• Order Preparation & Management: Performing the critical task of accurately matching incoming lenses and frames according to patient orders. Organizing and tracking all special orders to ensure a seamless workflow from sale to delivery.

• Other duties as assigned

Backend Associate Preferred Skills include:

• Optical Knowledge: Familiarity with common optical terminology (., lens materials, coatings, basic prescription formats) is a significant plus.

• Inventory Systems: Experience using inventory management software or a specialized system for tracking orders and stock.

• Time Management: Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple orders simultaneously to meet customer deadlines.

Backend Associate Requirements may include:

• Accuracy & Diligence: Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy is mandatory, especially when handling patient prescription information and matching products.

• Interpersonal Communication: Good communication with store and lab staff to ensure clear, precise, and timely coordination of orders and inventory.

• Technical Literacy: Proficiency in basic computer and email operation skills for placing orders, updating tracking information, and communicating with customers and vendors.

• Operational Background: Proven experience in backroom or stockroom operations, demonstrating the ability to manage inventory flow and organizational systems.

• Logistics Focus: Prior experience in order management or logistics support, including tracking, receiving, and preparing items for shipping or internal distribution.

• Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen 

• Must provide 3 professional references 

Benefits of working with PrideStaff:

•  Medical, Rx, and Wellness Benefits

•  Dental and Vision Plan Options

•  Short-term Disability

•  401(k) Retirement Plan

•  Holiday Pay

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