Operations Support

About the role

We are looking for an Operations Support to support hands-on testing, monitoring, and operational activities in San Bruno, California. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone comfortable working around prototype equipment, assisting with product evaluation, and maintaining safe, efficient workflows. The role combines device oversight, sample collection, refurbishment support, and food-based test preparation. The contract duration is 6–12 months. We are hiring two professionals.

Schedule

Overnight hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:00 am to 10:00 am. Contract length: 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of prototype equipment, ensuring devices run as expected and remain under close observation throughout testing activities.
• Load and remove materials or units from equipment as needed to keep testing and operational work moving efficiently.
• Track screen alerts and equipment behavior, respond promptly to unusual conditions, and initiate shutdown actions when required for safety or quality purposes.
• Collect samples, then measure and document results using standard lab instruments and established procedures.
• Assist with evaluation work on supporting test fixtures and component-level setups used to verify equipment performance.
• Provide support for refurbishment operations by unpacking returned units, reviewing their condition, and separating them into appropriate disposition categories such as repair or scrap.
• Move and stack incoming or processed units, including handling heavier items and using pallet jacks as part of daily material flow.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in operations, production support, testing, customer service supervision, or a related hands‑on environment.
• Ability to monitor equipment closely, recognize non‑routine activity, and take appropriate action in response to alarms or operating issues.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting items.
• Experience working with samples, measurements, or basic laboratory tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with back‑office support tasks such as recording observations, tracking results, and following operational procedures accurately.
• Understanding of packaging materials, refurbishment handling, or sustainability‑focused operational practices is a plus.

Benefits

• Great teamwork environment and complimentary snacks & beverages from the start‑up client.
• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
• Access to Robert Half benefits portal: roberthalf.gobenefits.net.