Product & CPG Operations Assistant

Job Description

Location : Lakeland, FL (On-site)

Department : Operations

Reports to : CEO, CGO, and Operations Leadership

Product & CPG Operations Assistant (1099 Contractor | Part-Time → Full-Time Path)

We’re hiring a Product & CPG Operations Assistant to support daily operations across finance, logistics, product management, packaging, and strategic projects. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and excited to learn how a growing CPG brand operates from the inside.

Compensation & Status

1099 Contractor

$20–$22 / hour

What You’ll Do

Finance & Admin

Assist with wires and payment documentation

Support light accounting and expense tracking

Organize invoices and financial records for leadership

Logistics & Co-Manufacturing

Create shipping labels (frozen and temp-controlled freight)

Maintain documentation for co-manufacturers and logistics partners

Track case counts, shipments, and inventory activity

Product & Packaging

Maintain ingredient and product specification sheets

Support label updates and formulation documentation

Coordinate packaging updates with graphic designers

Organize product files and version control

Strategic & Executive Support

Attend selected leadership and advisor meetings

Take notes, organize follow-ups, and assist with documentation

Support CEO and CGO with project coordination and admin needs

Digital Media & Brand

Organize digital assets with the Digital Media Manager

Assist with internal media requests and file management

Help maintain brand organization across teams

Office & Operations

Book conference rooms at Catapult Lakeland

Support scheduling and internal coordination

Assist with general operations tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

Strong organization and attention to detail

Comfortable working with documentation and spec sheets

Interest in CPG, operations, or supply chain

Clear communication and follow-through

Comfortable in fast-moving, cross-functional teams

Working knowledge of Google Docs, Sheets, calendar tools

Preferred Experience

Exposure to operations, accounting, supply chain, or CPG

Experience with product documentation or supplier coordination

Background in admin or assistant roles

Hiring Timeline

Interviews : December 2025 – January 2026

Offer extended : Late January

Start : February 2026 (Part-Time)

Moved toward Full-Time by early Q2 based on performance

Training Phases

Feb : Shadowing and small tasks

March : Ownership of recurring work

Early Q2 : Full operational workflow with minimal supervision

If you’re interested in building hands-on experience in a fast-growing CPG company and working directly with leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Please message me or apply here : (1) Maria Parra | LinkedIn