Preparation Stager

Job Description

Job Description

About Oregon Spice Company

Established in 1980, Oregon Spice Company provides premium herbs, spices, and custom blends to food manufacturers and foodservice distributors. We are a locally owned company located in NE Portland near the airport. We pride ourselves on quality, safety, and creating a supportive workplace where employees grow long-term.

Position Summary

The Preparation & Staging Associate supports production by preparing, staging, and tracking materials and finished goods. This role ensures product is accurately labeled, scanned, and staged according to production plans while following all food safety and quality standards.

This is a hands-on, physical role in a food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and stage inventory for production and orders

• Verify product, lot codes, quantities, and labeling

• Wrap and label pallets and stage to correct locations

• Scan product into inventory systems using hand scanners

• Follow FIFO (First In First Out) inventory procedures

• Read and follow work orders and production tickets

• Maintain clean and sanitary work areas

• Follow GMP, SOP, and food safety requirements

• Report safety, quality, or food safety concerns

• Assist other departments as needed

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills

• Forklift experience preferred (training available)

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift

• Dependable, team-oriented work style

• Bilingual is a plus

What You Will Get

• Medical & Vision insurance (employer contribution)

• 100% employer-paid Life & AD&D

• Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) with employer contributions

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation