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# Backend Associate

- **Company:** PrideStaff
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $43,680.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Literacy, Inventory Management Software, Backend
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.pridestaff.com/job/566566

## About the Role

* Optical Knowledge: Familiarity with common optical terminology (e.g., 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

## Description

* Lens Ordering: Accurately placing and managing lens orders via email with various optical laboratories and suppliers, ensuring all specifications (e.g., 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


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