Production Prep Team Member I

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

Job Details: Job Location: Central Kitchen Oregon - Portland, OR 97214, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.50 - $19.40 Hourly, Job Shift: Day,

Production Prep Team Member I

Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt) $18.50- $19.40

Salt & Straw is looking for Production Prep Team Members to support our Central Kitchen of Oregon (CKOR) production facility located in Portland’s Central Eastside.

The Production Prep Team Member is an entry-level role within the Staging Department responsible for preparing, organizing, and staging ingredients, materials, and packaging to support daily production. This role plays a critical part in ensuring production teams have the right materials, in the right quantities, at the right time. Production Prep Team Members follow established procedures, recipes, and food safety standards while working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

What Salt & Straw Production Prep Team Members Do

• 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

Qualifications: This Role Might Be Right If You:

• 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 comfortable working within a manufacturing facility alongside multiple teams
• Are able to stand and walk 50% of the time. Often lift 50lbs and reach above and below shoulder line
• Have fluency in English

WhatYou’llGet

• Everyday Pay: Optional access to earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility.
• Monday - Friday work schedule
• 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:Accruesstarting at approximately 2 weeks per year, increasing with tenure.
• Sick Leave: Forty hours provided after30 daysof employment plus ongoing accrual based on hours worked.
• Paid Holidays: Twelve paid holidays annually.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage: Available beginning the first of the month following your start date.
• Career Development & Tuition Assistance: Career growth opportunities and up to $1,800/year in education reimbursement for eligible programs.
• Team Member Discount: Enjoy a 30% discount on our handmade ice cream and merchandise.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, commuter benefits, and pet insurance.

Wage Transparency

Theanticipatedhiring range for this position is$18.50-$19.40. The broader compensation range of$18.50-$21.50reflects futureearninggrowth within the role over time.

Important Notes

• Food Allergy Warning: This role involves working in an environment where common food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, seafood) are present.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: Salt & Straw is committed to creating an inclusive workplace andprovidesequal opportunity to all applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or background.
• E-Verify Participation: Weparticipatein E-Verify to confirm work authorization.

Our Values

• Create the Unbelievable
• Show Up Generously
• Act with Thoughtful Curiosity
• Share Human Kindness
• Make It Count

These values guide everything we do — from the way we scoop, to how we show up for our guests, teammates, and communities.