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Production Specialist

Darigold Careers
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

Darigold is seeking a Production Specialist to be a dynamic partner on the Finance Team at Darigold’s Portland plant. This role supports daily accounting operations, inventory reconciliation, reporting, and receiving functions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

  • Receive purchase orders and accurately enter receipts for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and production records daily.
  • Create and distribute reports to supervisors and managers.
  • Perform monthly inventory reconciliations.
  • Support receiving department operations for up to two hours per shift.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure timely data entry.
  • Assist with general office and accounting support tasks as needed.

What You Need

  • Capable of working both independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Able to proactively identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement corrective actions.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail with strong follow-up and time management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally across all levels of the organization.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of accounting or related experience preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and Oracle.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
  • 10 key by touch.

Physical Requirements

  • Able to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
  • Capable of working in the receiving department for up to two hours per shift.
  • Ability to occasionally walk through a manufacturing environment.

Days of Week Scheduled: Sunday thru Wednesday, 5:00AM-3:30PM

Benefits of Working at Darigold:

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:

Specific contract per location:

  • Health and Wellness benefits
  • Paid vacation, sick and holidays
  • Pension contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

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