Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Job Description
Product Connections is an integral part of the Acosta Group, a leading full-service marketing agency known for its comprehensive solutions in retail, marketing, and foodservice sectors. Acosta Group is a collective of trusted agencies that reimagine the way brands engage with consumers throughout their shopping journey. Boasting a robust team of over 10,000 field experts and more than 150 corporate employees, the group excels in delivering innovative digital and traditional retail events, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations, and omnichannel shopper marketing strategies. The environment is marked by a culture that is supportive, collaborative, and inclusive, promoting employee growth, skill development, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in related field preferred
- Must have 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 wheeled machines weighing between 50 and 600 lbs. to and from the sales floor
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to safely use sharp utensils and machinery
- Ability to work varied hours throughout the day
- Ability to climb using a 6’ step stool when necessary
- Visual ability to read instructions to ensure food safety compliance
- Ability to work in cold, refrigerated and hot environments
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate computer peripherals
Job Qualifications
- Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred
- Applicable state and local food safety certification or license
- 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
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 required
- Regularly check the product event schedule and email for upcoming activities, corporate news updates, event changes and instructions, and supervisor requests
- Complete certifications and attend special training sessions as required
- Follow safety and compliance guidelines for appropriate machine operation, cleaning and maintenance
- 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 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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