Operations Assistant

Hydropoint Data Systems•Petaluma, CA

About The Position

The Operations Assistant supports product manufacturing, shipping, warehouse operations, testing and calibration, quality control, engineering support, and data entry and collection. The role performs assigned work productively with supervision, including manufacturing and warehouse tasks, mechanical assembly and packaging, shipping and receiving, and administrative activities that support shop operations. The position uses test and measurement equipment, warehouse equipment, automated shipping and receiving methods, information collection systems, and label printers. It collects and records technical and production data, verifies compliance with specifications, and follows assembly documentation and quality processes. The role also requires safe use of material handling equipment and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. Work may include peak activity periods such as month-end, quarter-end, and inventory, with overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Data entry skills.
Basic PC knowledge.
Good communication skills.
Mathematical ability, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and computing rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to interpret bar graphs.
Manual dexterity.
Manufacturing, warehouse, or assembly experience.
Shipping and receiving experience.
Mechanical assembly skills.

Nice To Haves

Soldering and basic PCA assembly experience.
Familiarity with warehouse support equipment.
Forklift experience, or ability to become forklift certified.

Responsibilities

Perform product manufacturing, shipping, warehouse, quality control, and engineering support duties as directed.
Operate test and measurement equipment.
Follow assembly documentation and maintain quality processes and procedures.
Collect and record technical data and verify compliance with specifications.
Conduct mechanical product assembly and packaging.
Facilitate shipping and receiving using various automated methods.
Record activity through data entry.
Use warehouse equipment, manifest and information collection systems, and label printers.
Safely use material handling equipment.
Palletize products and load and unload material and equipment.
Compile, store, and retrieve production data for reports and perform other administrative activities supporting shop operations.
Work during peak activity periods, including month-end, quarter-end, and inventory, with overtime as needed.
Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Participate in team events and company activities.