Production Prep Team Member I

Salt & Straw•Portland, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Salt & Straw is hiring a full-time, hourly, non-exempt Production Prep Team Member I for its Central Kitchen of Oregon production facility in Portland’s Central Eastside. This entry-level role in the Staging Department prepares, organizes, and stages ingredients, materials, and packaging so production teams have the right materials in the right quantities at the right time. The work takes place in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and follows established procedures, recipes, and food safety standards. The role involves accurate ingredient portioning and staging, preparing packaging materials, handling and rotating inventory, and maintaining clean, food-safe work areas. Team members use NetSuite to confirm ingredient accuracy and communicate with Production, Quality, and Staging colleagues. Work includes food allergens and refrigerated or freezer environments, as well as repetitive physical tasks, standing and walking, and frequent lifting.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Basic counting and math skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Clear and respectful communication with coworkers and leaders.
Ability to work in a manufacturing facility alongside multiple teams.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including recipes and staging procedures.
Comfort working around food allergens and in refrigerated or freezer environments.
Reliability, organization, and comfort performing repetitive physical tasks.
Ability to stand and walk 50% of the time; often lift 50 pounds and reach above and below shoulder line.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in food production, manufacturing, warehouse, or commercial food preparation environments.

Responsibilities

Accurately portion, weigh, measure, label, and stage ingredients according to recipes, batch sheets, and company standards.
Assemble, organize, and stage ingredients, materials, and equipment according to production schedules.
Stage packaging materials, including pint cups, lids, and tubs, to support production needs.
Clean, return, and properly store sub-assembly materials while following GMPs and allergen-handling protocols.
Transfer ingredients and materials as needed for thawing, downstacking, or production readiness.
Follow First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory rotation and material-handling procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work area by following sanitation, safety, and hygiene standards.
Identify and report quality issues, discrepancies, or missing materials to leadership in a timely manner.
Use NetSuite to confirm ingredient accuracy and support efficient workflow between departments.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with Production, Quality, and Staging team members to support smooth operations.

Benefits

Optional access to earned wages before payday.
Monday–Friday work schedule.
401(k) with company match, eligible after three months of service; automatic enrollment and a 50% company match on deferrals, up to 1% of pay.
Paid time off accruing at approximately two weeks per year, increasing with tenure.
Forty hours of sick leave provided after 30 days of employment, plus ongoing accrual based on hours worked.
Twelve paid holidays annually.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month after the start date.
Career growth opportunities and up to $1,800 per year in education reimbursement for eligible programs.
30% team member discount on handmade ice cream and merchandise.
Additional voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, commuter benefits, and pet insurance.