Corporate Culture

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Company Culture

Optimax’s unique corporate culture of teamwork and innovation provides a dynamic work environment. People who are committed to lifelong learning and creating value will thrive here. We also embrace a team empowerment workplace environment, which means the organization is shaped by the people and not the objectives of its leaders. Team members are empowered to self-manage. In addition, each month the Prosperity Committee, a combination of fun social activities and wellness-based initiatives, put on multiple events to make sure that fun always stays part of life at Optimax.

Optimax Believes in a Workplace of Belonging

We strive to create an inclusive workplace, promoting equity wherever possible, and removing barriers to entry that may hinder our mission to foster equality of opportunity throughout the company. Building an inclusive environment is a never-ending commitment. But it is one that encourages diversity of thought. Ultimately, practicing diversity is central to our goal of manufacturing the future; one that is brighter, and more understanding.

Career – Professional Development

We strongly believe that by investing in education and professional development. We are building the workforce of tomorrow, and we strive to give our employees every opportunity to grow this us.

Opportunities include:

Apprenticeship Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Internal Training Opportunities
Internship Programs

Emotional – Work and Life Balance

Optimax Patitude PTO Donation Policy
Optimax recognizes that employees may have a family emergency or a personal crisis that causes a severe impact to them resulting in a need for additional time off in excess of their available sick/personal time. To address this, need all eligible employees will be allowed to donate sick/personal time from their unused balance to their co-workers in need in accordance with this policy, which is strictly voluntary.

Work Life Matters (WLM) Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Offers services to help promote well-being and enhance the quality of life for you and your family. Support and guidance are available online for assistance with family and personal issues (Health, Family, Legal & Financial)

Financial – Sound Investments & Company Perks

AAA Defensive Driving 6-Hour Course held periodically at Optimax. Lower portions of your auto insurance by up to 10% for 3 years and take up to 4 points off of your driving record for moving violations within the last 18 months
BJ Warehouse Membership Discount: Employees (and/or 1 household member) may join at a company member rate immediately upon hire, or at any time during the year
401K Plan
Enterprise RideShare Vanpooling (depending upon participants in area)
Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC), Cumming Nature Center, or a Strasenburgh Planetarium star show Passes. Receive discounted admission to giant-screen films and laser shows
Verizon Cell Phone Employee Discount

Physical – Healthy & Fit

Annual Charlie Klinger Memorial Blood Drive hosted by the American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Biometric Testing – Periodic free evaluations at Optimax “Know Your Stats”
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 365 – Discount rates on gym memberships, health, and wellness deals exclusive to Blue members
Flu Shot Clinic hosted in the fall annually at Optimax
FREE yogurt, granola and fruit every day! Plus, enjoy 10% off healthy snack purchases every Friday in our breakroom
Esporta Gym Membership Discount Rates
Martial Arts: Kuk Sool Won offers discounted rates for Optimax employees and family members for Ontario and Williamson locations
Massages – Offered periodically for employees
Optimax Team Sports, such as Bowling, Golf, Hockey, Volleyball and more
Refillable water bottles – a gift to all new hires

Social – Get Connected & Have Some Fun

We believe in working hard and having fun while we do it!

External Volunteer Opportunities
Prosperity Committee – plans monthly fun events
Optimax Beach Condo
Optimax Gear
Woman of Optimax (WOO) – for ladies’ get-togethers

What’s with all the Tie-Dye?

Great things have small beginnings, and our eye-catching uniforms are no different. You might have noticed the tie-dye t-shirts on our website while researching career opportunities and culture. That isn’t just about marketing. We wear tie-dye t-shirts as part of our corporate uniform.

It started in the late 90s when our team was just 10–15 people. Back then, we wore plain white T-shirts with the company name on them. One day, our very own Dan Dworzanski got his white shirt dirty on the job. Rather than replace it, he got creative with some at-home dye and showed up on the job with the very first Optimax tie-dye t-shirt. People started asking him to give their uniforms the same treatment until Dan was overwhelmed by hundreds of orders.

We took that as a sign and launched the Optimax tie-dye tradition. Today, the tie-dye t-shirt is our corporate uniform. But it is also emblematic of our unique culture and fun-loving spirit.

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