Shamir Canada is a national premium lens and coating manufacturer that has established itself as a company known worldwide for innovation, revolutionary technology, and stringent quality assurance practices. Shamir provides the optical industry with high quality, cutting-edge lens technologies and coatings.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Lab Technician – Shipping to join our team in London, ON. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately preparing, packaging, and shipping completed products to customers while ensuring all shipments meet quality and documentation requirements. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and contribute to maintaining an efficient shipping operation.
The successful candidate must be able to work rotating shifts on a 2-week rotational basis, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM and Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM – 12:00 Midnight.
Please apply only if you are fully available for both shifts on rotation.
This opening is for a current vacancy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in all aspects of the shipping process.
- Prepare and ship customer orders accurately according to work orders and specifications.
- Coordinate shipments with transportation companies to meet delivery schedules.
- Verify product codes, customer-specific brand requirements, and shipping documentation.
- Package products properly to prevent damage during transit.
- Maintain daily shipping logs and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- Track job progress and completion through production scanning systems.
- Perform general housekeeping duties, including assembling boxes, storing equipment, cleaning stock, and maintaining work areas.
- Support general lab activities as needed to ensure smooth workflow.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Qualifications:
- Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent required.
- Experience working in a lab, manufacturing, or production environment is an asset.
- Knowledge of optical theory and lens production is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
- Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and move items up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Capable of multitasking and prioritizing work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
What Shamir Offers:
- Competitive wages and bonus plan.
- Comprehensive group benefit plan including RRSP, discount prescription lenses and employee stock purchase plan.
Successful candidates must complete a satisfactory criminal background check prior to employment.
Thank you for your interest! Please note that we are unable to accept calls, walk-ins, or agencies. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Shamir Canada Optical Inc. is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility for people with disabilities. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify our Human Resources Department.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in the Optical industry?
Work Location: In person
