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Warehouse Prep Team Member

Salt & Straw


Job Location:

Portland, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 17 - 20
Posted: 30 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Description

WarehousePrep 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 facilitylocatedin Portlands 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 andproperly storesub-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

  • Identifyand report quality issues discrepancies or missing materials to leadershipin 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 reliable organized and comfortable performing repetitive physical tasks

  • Have fluency in English

WhatYoullGet:

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: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 $1800/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$17.10-$18.25. The broader compensation range of$17.10-$20.91reflects 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

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