Production Team Member - Ice Cream Manufacturing

Job Details

Job Location:

Central Kitchen Oregon - Portland, OR 97214

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.95 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt) $19.00 - $19.95

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

The Production Associate is an entry-level role on the Spin team responsible for helping produce and package premium, high-quality ice cream products efficiently and accurately. This role plays a key part in keeping production moving by operating the production line, packaging finished goods, and supporting the movement of products throughout the manufacturing process. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

• Operate the production line and support production flow including filling tubs, packaging pints, and assembling 8-pack cases
• Accurately and efficiently package finished goods including tubs, pints, and 8-pack cases
• Move finished goods to designated staging and freezer locations
• Monitor product quality through weight checks, fill level verification, visual inspections, and packaging checks
• Follow all food safety, GMP, sanitation, and workplace safety policies
• Promptly elevate production or quality concerns to the Spin Lead and/or Spin Supervisor
• Follow direction from senior team members to support daily production goals
• Support Operator 2 team members by preparing and loading raw materials, packaging materials, and sub-assembly ingredients into machinery

• Have prior experience working in commercial food preparation, manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Have strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Communicate effectively and work well within a team environment
• Have basic problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions when needed
• Are reliable, consistent, and able to follow safety and sanitation standards
• Are comfortable operating basic commercial kitchen or production equipment
• Are comfortable working around food allergens and within refrigerated/freezer environments
• Are comfortable standing for extended periods and performing repetitive motions
• Are available to work weekends and holidays as needed

• Standing 75% of the time
• Walking 25% of the time
• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Frequent repetitive motion
• Regularly required to use hands to handle or operate tools, equipment, or controls
• Will be required to regularly talk, hear and see
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus

• 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…