Warehouse Prep Team Member - Hiring Immediately

Salt & Straw is a renowned artisan ice cream company known for its innovative flavors and commitment to quality. Founded in Portland, Oregon, Salt & Straw has grown to become a leader in the premium ice cream industry, celebrated for its unique approach to craft ice cream production and its dedication to using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. The company is highly regarded for its vibrant company culture that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and community involvement, as well as its strong values that prioritize generosity, kindness, and curiosity. Salt & Straw operates multiple retail locations across the United States and supports large-scale production through its Central Kitchen of Oregon (CKOR) facility, located in Portland's Central Eastside. This production facility is crucial to maintaining the consistent quality and supply of their exceptional ice cream products.

The role of Warehouse Prep Team Member at Salt & Straw is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position offering a competitive wage range of $17.10 to $18.25 per hour. This role is based at the Central Kitchen production facility and serves as an entry-level position in the Staging Department. The Warehouse Prep Team Member is instrumental in supporting the day-to-day production process. This involves preparing, organizing, and staging ingredients, materials, and packaging in alignment with established production schedules and food safety protocols. The team member is responsible for accurately portioning ingredients according to recipes and batch sheets, ensuring that the production teams have the right materials in the right quantities at the right time.

Working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, the Prep Team Member must adhere to strict cleaning, sanitation, and allergen-handling guidelines while utilizing inventory management procedures such as First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rotation. The role also includes using technologies like NetSuite to confirm ingredient accuracy and enhance workflow between departments. This role requires strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with Production, Quality, and Staging teams. This position is ideal for individuals with prior experience in food production, manufacturing, or warehouse environments who exhibit strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to perform repetitive physical tasks efficiently. Candidates must be comfortable working in refrigerated and freezer environments and comply with written and verbal instructions, including recipes and staging procedures. Salt & Straw values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, making this a welcoming opportunity for a wide range of individuals interested in gaining valuable experience in food production.