Operations Support Specialist

COLUMBIA GRAIN • Clarkston, WA

51d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Support Specialist provides critical support to the General Manager by assisting with daily operational functions across quality assurance, employee safety, inventory management, and production coordination. This role serves as a key right-hand partner to the General Manager, helping ensure smooth, consistent plant operations and providing reliable backup support when needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of agricultural, manufacturing, or processing environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships across departments.

Nice To Haves

• College Degree preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with GMP, HACCP, SQF standards.
• Familiarity with the pulse industry.
• Experience with inventory and DPR management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conducting regular inspections of inbound and outbound products.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality inquiries.
• Maintain documentation, reports, and QA records.
• Support safety protocols and promote a safe workplace.
• Assist with safety trainings and required reporting.
• Encourage ongoing safety awareness.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify replenishment needs.
• Assist with cycle counts, reconciliation, and tracking.
• Report discrepancies and support inventory planning.
• Coordinate communication between production, logistics, origination, and sales.
• Support scheduling adjustments and operational priorities.
• Ensure smooth cross-departmental workflow.
• Assist with daily operational execution, reporting, and analysis.
• Contribute to strategic planning and process improvements.
• Act as a backup during General Manager absences to maintain continuity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and RX benefits
• Company paid life insurance and disability
• Flexible spending plans
• Employee assistance program
• 401K Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees