High-Performance Warehouse Associate (Entry Level)
$17.00/hour + $1.00 Shift Differential | Direct Hire | Career Pathways
Hebron, KY | Full-Time | Monday–Friday 3:00 PM– 11:30 PM
Nation’s Leading Distributor of Contact Lenses
ABB Optical Group is the nation’s leading distributor of contact lenses. Eye care professionals across the country rely on us every day to deliver accuracy, consistency, and reliability. That success starts with a disciplined, high-performing team in our Hebron Distribution Center.
Our Hebron Distribution Center is growing, and we are building a stronger, high-performing culture. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a team focused on accountability, teamwork, and results.
This is an entry-level opportunity based on attitude, passion, work ethic, and alignment. Experience matters less than mindset.
This is a structured, repetitive warehouse associate position. Success requires focus, discipline, and the ability to perform similar tasks with pride, accuracy, and energy every day.
Most successful associates in this role are comfortable performing the same tasks each day and find satisfaction in consistent steady work.
This role is best suited for individuals who enjoy structured, repetitive work and take satisfaction in meeting clear daily performance standards.
Quality is #1. Productivity is #1B.
Customers rely on us to deliver accurate, high-quality orders on time. Our standards reflect that commitment, and every associate plays a critical and accountable role in our success.
New associates typically begin in Picking or Packing based on operational needs. Both roles are essential to meeting customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Pick and pack contact lens orders accurately and efficiently
- Maintain high accuracy while working at a steady, disciplined pace
- Inspect and verify orders with precision while maintaining strict quality standards
- Perform consistent, detail-focused tasks throughout the shift
- Pickers walk approximately 8-10 miles per shift
Physical Requirements
- Packers stand at a workstation for most of the shift
- Pickers frequently bend and reach
- Repetitive hand movements
- Ability to lift-up to 25 pounds
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks up for extended periods of time
Core Requirements
- Reliable attendance and consistent punctuality are required
- Ability to consistently meet defined performance standards for quality and productivity
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks at a steady pace
- Ability to follow standardized work procedures
- Personal accountability for work performance
- Dependable and consistent work habits
- Ability to stay focused throughout the shift
Who Thrives At ABB
The role is best suited for individuals who:
- Are dependable, steady, and motivated to prove themselves
- Have a strong work ethic and take ownership of results
- Value routine and structured work with strong attention to detail
- Are coachable and motivated to grow
- Take pride in mastering routine tasks in a metrics-driven environment
- Consistently meet clearly defined performance standards for quality and productivity
- See $17/hour as a starting point — not a ceiling
- Are seeking long-term stability, not temporary work
- Can stay focused without needing constant change
This is a performance-driven environment where associates are expected to consistently meet clearly defined standards for quality and productivity.
The Role Is Not a Fit For
This role may not be a good fit for individuals who:
- Change jobs frequently
- Struggle with routine or repetitive work
- Are not quality-focused
- Have unreliable attendance
- Are seeking short-term or temporary work
Our Culture
We believe high morale comes from high standards, mutual respect, and recognizing strong performance. Our leadership team provides consistent feedback, celebrates results, and promotes from within.
Reliable attendance and punctuality are critical to team success. Applicants should carefully consider commute time and transportation reliability before applying.
We are looking for hungry, coachable individuals who see $17/hour as a starting point — not a destination — and who want to grow through our structured career pathways program.
What We Provide
- Direct hire — no temp agency
- Stable Monday–Friday schedule
- Clear performance expectations
- Advancement opportunities beginning as early as 90 days
- Incentive opportunities for high performers
- Three weeks PTO annually (increases with tenure)
- Paid holidays + birthday PTO
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Why ABB
At ABB, high performance is recognized. Accountability and teamwork are expected. Growth is earned and supported.
If you want to be part of a high-performing team at the nation’s leading contact lens distributor — and have the desire to succeed, the passion to perform, and the discipline to grow while serving customers at the highest level — we encourage you to apply.
Bring your focus. Bring your hunger. Win as a team.
For U.S. Candidates
Compensation Range
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $17.00 an hour. This represents the good-faith estimate of the compensation range at the time of posting.
Actual pay will be based on job-related factors, which may include:
- Geographic location
- Relevant experience
- Education and qualifications
- Job-related skills
- Internal equity considerations
- Applicable minimum wage laws
This position may also be eligible for a bonus and/or commission plan, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.
Benefits
Depending on eligibility and position, employees and/or eligible dependents may participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and group life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Supplemental health benefits (critical illness, hospital, accident)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave (where applicable by state law)
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Eyewear discounts
Time-Off Benefits
Eligible U.S. employees receive the following time-off benefits (subject to Company policy and applicable state/local laws):
- Paid vacation and/or sick time
- Paid holidays
- Birthday PTO
(Some states require front-loaded sick leave; others accrue. The Company will comply with all applicable local requirements.)
Accessibility and Accommodations
Upon request and consistent with applicable law, ABB Optical will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
To request an accommodation, please email
[email protected] and include your name and contact information so we can follow up promptly.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ABB Optical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
International Candidates
The compensation and benefits information in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will receive compensation and benefits aligned with their local market.
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