Operations Assistant

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Petaluma, CA is seeking an Operations Assistant to support manufacturing, shipping, and warehouse activities, including testing, calibration, quality control, and data collection.

The role requires basic supervision and a data-entry focus. Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma and 0–2 years of related experience, with basic PC skills and the ability to read graphs and follow assembly docs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic PC knowledge.
• Mathematical ability (add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rate/ratio/percent).
• Ability to interpret bar graphs.
• Manufacturing/warehouse experience and/or assembly experience.
• Shipping and receiving experience.
• Mechanical assembly.
• Solder and basic PCA assembly is a plus.
• Familiarity with warehouse support equipment.
• Forklift experience (or ability to become forklift certified) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performing product manufacturing, shipping, warehouse, quality control, and engineering support duties and activities as directed.
• Operating test and measurement equipment.
• Following assembly documentation.
• Maintaining quality processes and procedures.
• Collecting and recording technical data, verifying compliance with specifications.
• Conducting mechanical product assembly and packaging.
• Facilitating shipping and receiving using various automated methods.
• Recording activity through data entry operations.
• Using warehouse equipment, manifest and information collection systems, and label printers.
• Safely using various material handling equipment.
• Palletizing product, loading and unloading material and equipment.
• Performing administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.
• Working during peak activity times (month/quarter end, inventory), with overtime as needed.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment to promote workplace safety.
• Skillset Required: Level 1 training as per matrix.

Skills

Basic PC knowledge

Mathematical ability

Ability to interpret bar graphs

Familiarity with warehouse support

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Operations Assistant

Manufacturing Operations Petaluma, CA, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for product manufacturing, shipping, warehouse support duties, testing and calibration, quality control, and general data entry and collection activities. This role requires the operations assistant to be productive with supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Performing product manufacturing, shipping, warehouse, quality control, and engineering support duties and activities as directed.

• Operating test and measurement equipment.
• Following assembly documentation.
• Maintaining quality processes and procedures.
• Collecting and recording technical data, verifying compliance with specifications.
• Conducting mechanical product assembly and packaging.
• Facilitating shipping and receiving using various automated methods.
• Recording activity through data entry operations.
• Using warehouse equipment, manifest and information collection systems, and label printers.
• Safely using various material handling equipment.
• Palletizing product, loading and unloading material and equipment.
• Performing administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.
• Working during peak activity times (month/quarter end, inventory), with overtime as needed.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment to promote workplace safety.
• Skillset Required Level 1– please refer to Job Levels Training Matrix.

Required Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 0-2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic PC knowledge.
• Mathematical ability (add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rate/ratio/percent).
• Ability to interpret bar graphs.
• Manufacturing/warehouse experience and/or assembly experience.
• Shipping and receiving.
• Mechanical assembly.
• Solder and basic PCA assembly is a plus.
• Familiarity with warehouse support equipment.
• Forklift experience (or ability to become forklift certified) is a plus.
• Participate in team events and company activities.
• If new Level 1 employees have prior industry experience, they are eligible to be considered for level change based on manager/supervisor assessment within 12 months.