Operations Assistant

Job Description:

• The Operations Assistant supports day-to-day manufacturing and packaging operations by ensuring efficient production flow, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, assisting with line operations, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Attend team meetings and ensure effective transfer of key information between shifts.
• Clean and sanitize equipment throughout the packaging and processing areas.
• Hand stack all bag sizes as required.
• Assist technicians with preparation and execution of line changeovers, including primary and ancillary equipment.
• Conduct product sampling and quality checks in a timely and effective manner.
• Assist with finished goods preparation and inspection, including top cap placement and checklist completion.
• Prepare end-of-shift reports including pallets produced and total production output.
• Manage rework and material movement activities.
• Monitor and support line operations during breaks and as needed.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, shoveling, and pushing.
• Identify and communicate production issues to appropriate personnel.
• Meet or exceed published safety standards.
• Remove and dispose of production line waste.
• Participate in cross-functional operational teams as assigned.
• Understand factory processes related to planning, sourcing, production, and delivery.
• Anticipate operational, technical, and workforce issues and take corrective action.
• Understand how operational activities impact overall factory costs.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends.

• Proficiency with computers, software, and data processing.
• Ability to manage materials and coordinate internal material transport.
• Knowledge of materials required for production processes.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance speed and quality in task execution.
• Continuous improvement mindset with ability to contribute to performance objectives.

• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and plant performance indicators.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Awareness of safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent.