Production Team Member III - Ice Cream Manufacturing

Job Details:

Job Location:

Central Kitchen Oregon - Portland, OR 97214, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $21.76 - $23.22 Hourly, Job Shift: Day,

Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt) $21.76 - $23.22

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

• Lead, communicate, and support the Spin Team to meet daily production goals safely, cleanly, and efficiently
• Provide hands-on guidance to team members while modeling best practices for equipment operation, recipe execution, and work order accuracy
• Review daily production schedules and work orders to support production planning, prioritization, and labor delegation
• Monitor product quality from raw ingredients through finished goods and address issues promptly
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, sanitation standards, and food safety practices across the Spin Team
• Prepare production areas by confirming ingredients, equipment, and materials are clean, organized, and production-ready
• Review pull logs and verify accuracy before production begins
• Communicate with team members regarding lot codes, FIFO organization, expiration dates, and product labeling accuracy
• Train and retrain team members on equipment operation, production methods, organization, and safety practices
• Reinforce and communicate updated policies and procedures to ensure operational consistency
• Promptly communicate personnel or production concerns to the Spin Supervisor
• Support break and meal period compliance while serving as backup to the Supervisor as needed

• Have at least 1 year of experience working in commercial food preparation, manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments; 2 years preferred
• Have a minimum of 6 months machine operating experience; 1 year preferred
• Have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Have strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality standards
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Have excellent communication skills and ability to bring hospitality into daily interactions
• Enjoy coaching, leading, and motivating team members
• Are comfortable working with people of all backgrounds and identities
• Can uphold high standards of safety, sanitation, efficiency, and service quality
• Are proficient operating a wide range of commercial kitchen and production equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Standing 75% of the time
• Walking 25% of the time
• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Occasionally lifting up to 50 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
• * Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Everyday Pay:
  Optional access to earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility.
• Monday - Friday 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:
  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…