Full-Time Production Prep Associate I – Day Shift

Salt & Straw; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Everyday pay (earnings access)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Team member discount

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Salt & Straw is seeking Production Prep Team Members to support our Central Kitchen of Oregon (CKOR) production facility in Portland. The role focuses on preparing, organizing, and staging ingredients, materials, and packaging to ensure daily production runs smoothly.

This entry-level position emphasizes following recipes and GMPs, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating with multiple departments to keep materials flowing efficiently. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Have prior experience in food production, manufacturing, warehouse, or commercial food preparation environments.
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Have basic counting and math skills.
• Are comfortable working efficiently within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with coworkers and leaders.
• Are comfortable working within a manufacturing facility alongside multiple teams.
• Can follow written and verbal instructions including recipes and staging procedures.
• Are comfortable working around food allergens and within refrigerated/freezer environments.
• Are able to stand and walk 50% of the time. Often lift 50lbs and reach above and below shoulder line.
• Have fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Accurately portion, weigh, measure, label, and stage ingredients following 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, tubs, and related items 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.

Skills

Fluency in English

Attention to detail

Counting & math skills

Teamwork

Food production experience

Physical stamina

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Salt & Straw is seeking Production Prep Team Members to support our Central Kitchen of Oregon (CKOR) production facility in Portland. The role focuses on preparing, organizing, and staging ingredients, materials, and packaging to ensure daily production runs smoothly.

This entry-level position emphasizes following recipes and GMPs, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating with multiple departments to keep materials flowing efficiently. Fluency in English is required.