Operations Associate (Triage)

Support a multi-million dollar business's supply-chain & logistics team

About Fresh Prints
Fresh Prints is a New York-based custom apparel startup. We work with talented student entrepreneurs and provide the working capital, training, and support they need to build businesses at their schools.

About the Operations Manager
This is Sofia, an Operations Manager at Fresh Prints.

I joined Fresh Prints back in 2016 as an Artist. A college friend of mine was actually the first Artist hired in the Philippines, and I was the second. At the time, I had just graduated, jobs weren’t easy to come by, and the idea of working from home without having to leave my province felt like a huge win.

Fresh Prints ended up becoming my training ground for pretty much everything.

I wasn’t just learning how to design. I was learning how to work with people from different countries, communicate in English in a professional setting, and adjust to a culture where being confident and outspoken actually mattered. Coming from a more reserved background, that took some getting used to.

As time went on, my role started to change. I moved from just doing the work to managing people, which was honestly one of the hardest transitions for me. Leadership didn’t come naturally, and I had to be very intentional about growing into it. A lot of it was learning through mistakes and figuring things out as I went.

Over time, my focus also shifted. It became less about just creating designs and more about how things work behind the scenes. How do we make processes more efficient? How do we support teams better? How do we handle things at scale?

That shift eventually led me into Operations, where I now focus on managing workflows, systems, and teams that keep things running.

Looking back, the biggest change has really been in how I think. I’ve become more analytical, more structured in how I approach problems, and more focused on the bigger picture instead of just the task in front of me.

Now, we’re looking for people who are ready to grow beyond just executing tasks.

• How can you take ownership of your work and your team?
• How can you improve systems, not just follow them?
• How can you stay steady and effective in a fast-moving environment?

If you’re someone who’s resourceful, independent, and open to figuring things out as you go, this might just be the place for you!

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized Triage Associate to help review, understand, and route incoming requests across Fresh Prints. This role is a key support function that helps make sure inbound requests are clear, complete, and sent to the right team or handled through the correct workflow.

The Triage Associate works across both Art and Operations workflows. This means the role requires a strong overall understanding of how different teams operate, including Art, Sales, Operations, Admin, Tech, Finance, Production, and other support teams. The goal is not to master every team’s work, but to understand enough of the full workflow to identify issues, ask the right questions, take the correct action, and prevent avoidable delays.

Why This Role Matters

Triage is one of the first checkpoints for many Art, Ops, Admin, and Sales workflows. A strong Triage Associate helps keep work moving smoothly by making sure requests are understood, completed when appropriate, or routed to the right team with the right context. This helps reduce delays, confusion, duplicate work, and operational issues across the company.

This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving problems, communicating clearly, working independently, and learning how different parts of a business connect.

Core Functions of the Role

• Routing: Review incoming requests, understand what is being asked, identify missing information or potential issues, and assign the request to the correct team, group, or individual.
• Admin Tasks: Handle supported order edits and admin-related requests from Sales, ISAs, Campus Managers, and Order Processors using approved tools and workflows. This requires accuracy, strong documentation habits, and careful attention to detail.
• Freshchat Support for Sales: Support Sales through Freshchat by helping review conversations, answer or route questions, and make sure Sales-related concerns receive prompt and clear assistance. This function is similar to Customer Experience support, but focused mainly on helping the Sales Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and triage incoming Art, Ops, Admin, and Sales-related requests.
• Assign requests to the correct team, group, or individual based on request type, urgency, and scope.
• Analyze requests carefully to identify missing details, unclear instructions, potential blockers, or incorrect routing.
• Communicate with Sales, Art, Operations, Admin, Tech, Finance, and other internal teams when clarification or follow-up is needed.
• Support eligible Admin tasks and order edits with accuracy and proper documentation.
• Assist Sales through Freshchat by responding to or routing questions and concerns appropriately.
• Handle urgent or rush requests with strong judgment and a sense of urgency.
• Document actions taken on tickets clearly, including notes, updates, and screenshots when needed.
• Escalate requests to the correct team when the issue is outside Triage scope or requires deeper support.
• Maintain clean workflows by helping prevent duplicate work, unclear ownership, and unnecessary delays.

Qualifications

• At least 1.5 years of experience in operations, customer experience, support, admin, or related role. Fresh graduates who are highly interested in building a career in operations are also encouraged to apply.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong reading comprehension and attention to detail, with consistent follow-through
• Comfortable using ticketing systems, CRMs, spreadsheets, internal tools, and documentation
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently, manage priorities, and adapt quickly to changing workflows
• Proficient with Google Workspace; quick to learn new tools and systems
• Bonus Points: Experience in startups, in-house recruitment, or basic design/Adobe Illustrator skills for Art Triage work

Requirements

• Reliable laptop or desktop computer suitable for daily work.
• Reliable internet connection, with a backup option when possible.
• Computer with video-chat capabilities.
• Availability during assigned working hours and required meetings.
• Ability to stay reachable and responsive during working hours.
• Commitment to honesty, transparency, accountability, and Fresh Prints principles.

Job Location: Work From Home / Remote

Working Hours: 8:00 PM - 5:00 AM PHT, Monday to Friday

Monthly Salary: Starting at $400 base (depending on experience) + $80 night shift allowance

At Fresh Prints, we deeply value the long-term contributions of our team. To recognize and celebrate that commitment, we offer a 2-month paid Sabbatical to eligible employees.

Fresh Prints never charges any money during the hiring process. If you’re asked to pay for a job, it’s not real.

Fresh Prints is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes diversity; actively encouraging people of all backgrounds, ages, LGBTQ+, and those with disabilities to apply.