Job Description

Job Location: Central Kitchen Oregon - Portland, OR 97214
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $17.10 - $20.91 Hourly

Job Shift: Day
Warehouse Prep Team Member
Full-Time | Hourly

(Non-Exempt) $17.10 - $18.25
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 Warehouse 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, down stacking, 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

QualificationsThis 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 reliable, organized, and comfortable performing repetitive physical tasks
- Have fluency in English
What You’ll Get:
💵 Everyday Pay: Optional access to earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility.
💰 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: Accrues starting at approximately 2 weeks per year, increasing with tenure.
🤒 Sick Leave: Forty hours provided after 30 days of 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:
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $17.10-$18.25. The broader compensation range of $17.10-$20.91 reflects future earning growth 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 and provides equal opportunity to all applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or background.
- E-Verify Participation: We participate in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.
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