Job Summary We are seeking an Operations Assistant for a direct hire opportunity in Monrovia, CA with a growing consumer products and specialty print manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organized workflows, hands-on production coordination, and seeing custom products move from order approval to shipment. As an Operations Assistant, you will support daily order flow, production tracking, vendor coordination, and administrative operations for a company that creates custom stickers, acrylic pins, buttons, awards, magnets, and specialty print collateral. You will work closely with sales, account management, art, production, shipping, and vendor partners to help ensure orders are accurate, materials are available, and deadlines are met. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career professional who wants to learn manufacturing, print production, order management, and operational systems from the ground up. The environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and built around clear communication, attention to detail, and pride in delivering quality custom products on time. Key Responsibilities

• Review job tickets, production notes, quantities, materials, finishing details, and delivery requirements to support accurate order flow.
• Track orders through production departments and update job statuses, production reports, and internal systems.
• Verify proofs, artwork specifications, shipping details, and order requirements before production begins.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, shipping partners, and internal teams to monitor materials, supplies, and order timelines.
• Flag potential delays, material shortages, specification issues, or workflow bottlenecks before they affect production deadlines.
• Support administrative tasks such as record keeping, shipping documentation, inventory tracking, and workflow logistics. Compensation and Benefits
• Direct hire opportunity.

• Salary:

  $48,000 per year.

• Location:

  Monrovia, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills
• Support daily production tracking, order flow, and job status updates.
• Review job tickets, proofs, materials, quantities, and order specifications for accuracy.
• Coordinate supply, vendor, shipping, and internal workflow details.
• Maintain accurate production reports and escalate delays or discrepancies quickly.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in production support, order coordination, inventory management, logistics, administrative support, retail, warehouse, or print production.
• Strong written communication, verbal communication, and basic math skills.
• Comfortable using spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to perform intermediate math and measurement calculations related to quantities, dimensions, materials, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to catch errors in job specs, materials, artwork details, addresses, and order information.
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with both office and shop floor teams.
• Willingness to ask questions, clarify requirements, and learn production systems and processes. Preferred Qualifications
• Degree or coursework in operations, business administration, print technology, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience in a hands-on print, packaging, warehouse, manufacturing, retail operations, or custom products environment.
• Familiarity with production management software, ERP systems, CRM systems, job-tracking tools, or platforms such as Monday.com.
• Interest in growing into order management, vendor relations, production coordination, or shop operations.

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