Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.25 - $16.25
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Job Description
Product Connections is a distinguished part of Acosta Group, which is recognized as a leading collective of retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. The Acosta Group is known for reimagining how brands connect with consumers at every point of their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, Product Connections specializes in a blend of digital and traditional retail events, demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Their mission centers on delivering impactful brand solutions that connect products precisely to the right target audience at the perfect time, thereby effectively driving consumers through the conversion funnel.
With ... Show More
With ... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs several times per day
- Ability to push a wheeled machine weighing 50-600 lbs to and from the sales floor
- Experience with preparation of foods using produce, machinery and sharp utensils
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Willingness to work varied hours
- Ability to climb using a 6' step stool
- Visual ability to read instructions for safety and compliance
- Ability to work in environments with exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions and hot equipment
- Ability to sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands/fingers to operate computer peripherals
- Ability to listen, understand, read, and communicate effectively
- Ability to interact with customers
- High school diploma or equivalent
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
- Ability to conduct demonstration and sampling events
- Applicable state and local food safety certification or license
Job Duties
- Properly set up and prepare the area for specialized food products
- Fully read materials accompanying product demonstrations to understand instructions and compliance
- Follow all safety requirements when using equipment and practice proper lifting techniques
- Adhere to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging, labeling, merchandising and disposal procedures
- Accurately complete all reporting requirements including online submissions
- Regularly check product event schedules and emails for updates and instructions
- Complete certifications and attend special training sessions as required
- Follow safety and compliance guidelines for machine operation, cleaning and maintenance
- Maintain a clean, sterile and safe work area
- Assist teammates with event set-up or clean-up and kitchen duties when needed
- Conduct food sampling and product demonstrations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
You may be also interested in: