Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule
inclusive work environment
Job Description
Product Connections is a distinguished part of the Acosta Group, a collective of the industry’s most respected retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. The company excels in redefining the way consumers engage with brands throughout their shopping journey. With a robust team of over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, Product Connections offers a dynamic workplace culture that champions collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation. This organization specializes in providing a wide range of marketing services including digital and traditional retail events and demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing, positioning itself at the forefront of... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in product marketing or food service preferred
- Ability to safely prepare specialty food and beverage products
- Physical capability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs multiple times daily
- Ability to push wheeled equipment weighing between 50 to 600 lbs
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Willingness to work varied hours including weekends and holidays
- Ability to climb using a 6-foot step stool
- Capacity to work in cold, refrigerated and hot environments
- Strong communication skills in English
- Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions
- Compliance with safety and food handling regulations
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
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/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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