Operations Assistant

Safety Fresh Foods LLC • Glendale, WI

3h

About The Position

The Operations Assistant plays a key role in supporting the General Manager and Ownership team across daily operational activities. This highly hands-on position blends administrative support with on-the-floor operational involvement, contributing to sourcing efforts, new product development, documentation, and production support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and motivated to ensure smooth, efficient day-to-day operations within a growing facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in operations, manufacturing, or administrative support preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work in both office and production environments.
• Professionalism & Integrity: Consistently demonstrates sound judgment, ethical conduct, and a strong work ethic in all tasks and interactions.
• Communication Excellence: Exhibits clear, effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Organization & Attention to Detail: Maintains exceptional accuracy, organization, and document management, ensuring high-quality work and reliable output.
• Adaptability & Prioritization: Able to prioritize competing demands, multitask efficiently, and remain flexible in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Collaboration & Dependability: Works effectively within a team, follows through on commitments, and supports collective goals with reliability and accountability.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and general computer applications, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in operations, manufacturing, or administrative support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive daily operational and administrative support to the General Manager and Ownership team.
• Develop, maintain, and refine spreadsheets, reports, SOPs, and other operational documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Assist in sourcing ingredients, packaging, supplies, and equipment, including gathering, evaluating, and comparing vendor quotes.
• Coordinate with vendors to support purchasing activities, manage communication, and ensure timely follow-ups and order execution.
• Contribute to new product development by supporting product trials, preparing ingredients, collecting data, and maintaining detailed documentation.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and sample preparation during both development and production phases.
• Provide hands-on operational support on the production floor, including setup, preparation, cleanup, inventory-related tasks, and light production activities.
• Support inventory management through organization, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and material movement.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and time-sensitive operational initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment across all areas of the facility.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees