Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.50 - $15.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Career development opportunities
supportive work environment
Job Description
Product Connections is a division of Acosta Group, an industry-leading full-service marketing agency renowned for its innovative retail, marketing, and foodservice solutions. Acosta Group is a collective of trusted professionals dedicated to reimagining the way people connect with brands throughout their shopping journey. With over 10,000 experts in the field and a corporate team exceeding 150 employees, Acosta Group thrives on delivering dynamic brand strategies that include digital and traditional retail events, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. This extensive expertise allows the company to offer tailored brand solutions that effectively target consumers, helping move them down the... Show More
Job Requirements
- Applicable state and local food safety certification or license
- Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs several times per day
- Ability to push a wheeled machine weighing between 50 and 600 lbs to and from the sales floor
- Ability to prepare foods using produce, machinery and sharp utensils
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time each day
- Ability to work varied hours throughout the day as required
- Ability to climb with the use of a 6 foot step stool when necessary
- Visual ability to read instructions to ensure safety and food safety compliance
- Ability to work in environments with exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions and hot equipment
- Ability to sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse or other peripherals
- Ability to listen to and understand spoken information and ideas
- Ability to read and understand written information and ideas
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing so others will understand
- Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person and interact with customers
Job Qualifications
- Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred
- Ability to safely and effectively prepare juice or other specialty products for purchase
- Ability to conduct demonstration and sampling events of other products as needed
- Applicable state and local food safety certification or license
- Ability to read, understand and follow instructions and safety guidelines
- Strong communication skills to interact with customers and team members
Job Duties
- Properly set up and prepare the area for specialized food products
- Fully read materials that accompany product demonstrations to understand program scope, instructions, production requirements and program compliance
- Follow all safety requirements when using equipment such as hot machinery or sharp blades
- Practice proper lifting techniques when working with boxes or heavy merchandise
- Adhere to all required tasks and procedures related to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging, labeling, merchandising and disposal
- Accurately complete all reporting requirements including on-line requirements as needed
- Regularly check the product event schedule and email for upcoming activities, corporate news updates, event changes and instructions
- Complete certifications and attend special training sessions as required
- Maintain a clean, sterile and safe work area using proper cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Assist other teammates with event set-up or clean-up and/or with kitchen duties when needed
- Conduct food sampling and demonstrations in support of the needs of business
- Follow general set-up and teardown guidelines
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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