Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.75 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Product Connections is an integral part of Acosta Group, a leading collective of trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. Acosta Group excels in creating dynamic connections between brands and consumers across all points of their shopping experience. As a full-service marketing agency, they specialize in various facets such as digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. With a strong emphasis on delivering solutions that reach the right target audience at the right time, Acosta Group helps move consumers down the conversion funnel effectively and efficiently.
Acosta’s workforce boasts over 10,000 fiel... Show More
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Job Requirements
- 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
- Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs. several times per day
- Ability to push a wheeled machine with weight ranges 50-600 lbs. to/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 use of a 6' 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 and/or other peripherals
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
- Ability to communicate information and ideas 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 conduct demonstration and sampling events of other products as needed
- Applicable state and local food safety certification or license
- Ability to safely and effectively prepare juice or other specialty products
- Strong communication skills to interact with customers and co-workers
- Ability to read and understand written instructions and comply with safety standards
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 submissions as required
- Regularly check the product event schedule and email for upcoming activities, corporate news updates, event changes, 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/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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