Operations Assistant

Ancient Crunch; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Growth opportunities in operations

Health and wellness-focused culture

Unlimited snacks

Job summary

Ancient Crunch in Hackettstown, NJ is looking for an Operations Assistant to support quality control and production tasks. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in food manufacturing.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred, though equivalent hands-on experience is also valued. Join a growing team where you'll have the potential for growth and a health-focused company culture.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Organized, proactive, and willing to take ownership.
• Good communication and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Support quality control processes and maintain documentation.
• Assist with lab work and production-side tasks as needed.
• Handle administrative work including data entry and filing.
• Coordinate with team members to track priorities.
• Participate in special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

ABOUT ANCIENT CRUNCH

Ancient Crunch Inc. is a food manufacturing company based in Hackettstown, NJ. We make products we're proud of and run an operation that's always moving. We're a tight-knit team that takes quality seriously — and yes, the snacks are always around!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for an Operations Assistant who's ready to roll up their sleeves and get involved across the business. This is a broad, generalist role — you'll touch quality, production support, documentation, coordination, and whatever else needs to get done that day.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate who wants real operational experience. You'll learn how a food manufacturing business runs from the inside, work closely with the Operations team, and have the potential to grow into more responsibility as the days go on.

No two days look the same. If you're adaptable, detail-oriented, and take ownership of your work, you'll fit right in.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Your responsibilities will vary day to day, but may include:

• Supporting quality control processes — recording and organizing test results, maintaining documentation, and helping ensure products and procedures meet our standards
• Assisting with lab work and production-side tasks as needed
• Handling administrative work including data entry, filing, updating shared records, and keeping internal systems current
• Coordinating with team members to track priorities, follow up on tasks, and keep daily operations running smoothly
• Pitching in on special projects, process improvements, and whatever operational needs come up

We're a growing company, so this list will evolve. We want someone who sees that as exciting!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We care more about how you work than what your exact background is. That said, here's what will set you up for success:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Organized, proactive, and willing to take ownership
• Good communication and follow-through skills
• Comfortable with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar)
• Adaptable and dependable in a fast-moving environment
• Interest in operations, food, manufacturing, or science a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to commute to Hackettstown, NJ
• A Note on Education: A bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field is preferred for this role — such as engineering, materials science, food science, chemistry, biology, or supply chain management. Candidates with equivalent hands-on technical experience will also be considered.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Real opportunities for growth in operations
• A health and wellness-focused culture
• All the chips you can eat!