Operations Assistant

Direct Hire Opportunity | Superior Skilled Trades

Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Pay: $21.00–$27.00 per hour, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Job Overview

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a rapidly growing food manufacturing company seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Operations Assistant to join its team in Hackettstown, NJ.

This position will support daily manufacturing operations through administrative coordination, quality control documentation, production support, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or an individual with hands-on technical or operational experience looking to gain valuable exposure to manufacturing operations and grow within an expanding company.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations by assisting with administrative, production, and quality-related activities.

• Assist with quality control processes, including recording test results, maintaining documentation, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.

• Support laboratory activities, product testing, and production-related tasks as needed.

• Perform data entry, organize files, update spreadsheets, and maintain accurate operational records.

• Utilize Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Calendar, to manage documentation and coordinate daily activities.

• Communicate with production, quality assurance, and operations teams to track priorities and ensure timely completion of tasks.

• Monitor and follow up on assigned projects, outstanding tasks, and operational requirements.

• Assist with organizing production records, quality reports, and internal documentation.

• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, operational efficiency, and workflow organization.

• Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and other operational assignments.

• Maintain organized records and ensure information is accurate, accessible, and up to date.

• Assist with additional responsibilities as operational needs evolve.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.

• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Calendar.

• Basic computer skills, including data entry, spreadsheets, and document management.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assigned responsibilities.

• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new processes and procedures.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable working collaboratively with multiple departments.

• Ability to reliably commute to Hackettstown, NJ.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Materials Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical or scientific field.

• Recent college graduates with an interest in manufacturing, operations, or quality assurance are encouraged to apply.

• Equivalent hands-on technical, manufacturing, or operational experience will also be considered.

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production support, quality control, laboratory operations, or administrative coordination.

• Familiarity with quality documentation, data collection, and operational reporting.

• Interest in food manufacturing, process improvement, or production operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Hands-on experience across multiple areas of manufacturing operations.

• Opportunity to grow with an expanding food manufacturing company.

• Health and wellness-focused workplace culture.

• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

• Employee product perks.

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking organized, dependable, and motivated individuals who are eager to develop their skills and contribute to a growing manufacturing operation. Apply today to learn more about this direct-hire opportunity in Hackettstown, NJ!