Production Team Member III - Ice Cream Manufacturing

Salt & Straw • Portland, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Salt & Straw is hiring a lead-level Production Team Member III for the Spin team at its Central Kitchen of Oregon production facility in Portland’s Central Eastside. The role supports daily ice cream production by helping plan and prioritize work, maintaining product quality, leading and coaching team members, and ensuring production is completed safely, cleanly, efficiently, and accurately. The position also serves as a backup to the Spin Supervisor as needed.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in commercial food preparation, manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
• At least 6 months of machine operating experience.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality standards.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to bring hospitality into daily interactions.
• Ability and interest in coaching, leading, and motivating team members.
• Comfort working with people of all backgrounds and identities.
• Ability to uphold high standards of safety, sanitation, efficiency, and service quality.
• Proficiency operating a wide range of commercial kitchen and production equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in commercial food preparation, manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments preferred.
• 1 year of machine operating experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, communicate with, and support the Spin Team in meeting daily production goals safely, cleanly, and efficiently.
• Provide hands-on guidance and model best practices for equipment operation, recipe execution, and work order accuracy.
• Review daily production schedules and work orders to support production planning, prioritization, and labor delegation.
• Monitor product quality from raw ingredients through finished goods and address issues promptly.
• Ensure the Spin Team complies with GMPs, sanitation standards, and food safety practices.
• Prepare production areas by confirming ingredients, equipment, and materials are clean, organized, and ready for production.
• Review pull logs and verify their accuracy before production begins.
• Communicate with team members about lot codes, FIFO organization, expiration dates, and product labeling accuracy.
• Train and retrain team members on equipment operation, production methods, organization, and safety practices.
• Reinforce and communicate updated policies and procedures to support operational consistency.
• Promptly communicate personnel or production concerns to the Spin Supervisor.
• Support break and meal period compliance and serve as backup to the Supervisor as needed.

Benefits

• Everyday Pay: optional access to earned wages before payday.
• 401(k) with company match: eligible after 3 months of service, with automatic enrollment and a 50% company match on deferrals up to 1% of pay.
• Paid time off accruing at approximately 2 weeks per year and 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 available beginning the first of the month following the start date.
• Career growth opportunities and up to $1,800 per year in education reimbursement for eligible programs.
• 30% discount on handmade ice cream and merchandise.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, commuter benefits, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED