Stager I - Food Manufacturing and Production

Salt & Straw•Portland, OR

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stager 1 Team Member is an entry-level position on the Staging team. The Staging team’s goal is to prepare, organize, and set up the raw materials, ingredients, and packaging needed for the production process. Stagers play a pivotal role in ensuring that our production lines have all the necessary items in the right quantities to meet our daily production goals. This position requires attention to detail, a strong commitment to food safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Prior experience working in commercial food preparation, manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
Fluency in English.
Good counting and math skills.
Good attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
Comfortable working on a team in a manufacturing facility with other teams.

Responsibilities

Accurately portion, weigh, measure, label, and stage ingredients following recipes, batch sheets, and company standards
Assemble, organize, and stage required ingredients, materials, and equipment in designated staging areas according to production schedules
Stage packaging materials (including pint cups, lids, tubs, and related items) to support production needs
Clean, return, and properly store sub-assembly materials in accordance with GMPs and allergen protocols
Transfer ingredients and materials as needed for thawing, downstacking, or production readiness
Follow First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory rotation and proper material handling procedures
Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work area by following sanitation, safety, and personnel 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 Everyday Pay for access to earned wages anytime
401(k) match with a 50% company match up to 1% of your salary after three months
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available the first of the month following or coinciding with the hire date
FSA, HSA, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage options
Free, 24/7 access to licensed mental health professionals for you and your family through multiple support options, including text, chat, web, in-person, and group sessions
Two consecutive days off weekly
Paid Sick Time (40 hours upon hire, then accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked)
Approximately two weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year for the first two years (increasing to three weeks in years 3–5, and four weeks starting in year 6)
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 70% of pay
Holiday pay for 12 recognized holidays
30% Team Member discount
Early access to new flavors
Commuter FSA
UHC Wellness Rewards (earn up to $1,000)
Affordable FIGO Pet Insurance
Up to $1,800 per year in Educational Assistance
Career pathing and development opportunities
A supportive, welcoming workplace where every Team Member is valued and respected.