
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training
Job Description
Product Connections is a leading marketing agency that forms part of the Acosta Group, a collective renowned for being among the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies in the industry. The company specializes in creating impactful retail experiences through digital and traditional retail events, demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations, and omnichannel shopper marketing. With a dedicated team of over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, Product Connections prides itself on combining extensive talent, knowledge, and experience to revolutionize brand engagement and consumer connection at every step of the shopping journey.
The Acosta Group is committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment, where employees are encouraged to grow their skillsets, take on new challenges, and contribute meaningfully to the agency's success. The culture promotes innovation and career development, helping team members advance professionally while making a tangible impact in the marketing space. The organization values diversity and equal opportunity, providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
The role of the Juice and Specialty Product Preparation Associate is an essential position within the Product Connections team, focusing on preparing juice and other specialty items for purchase and showcasing products through demonstrations and sampling events. This full-time role requires hands-on participation in setting up event spaces, maintaining safety and compliance standards, and ensuring product quality. Associates are responsible for accurately completing reporting requirements, participating in training sessions, and assisting teammates with event logistics, setup, and clean-up tasks.
This position demands physical capability, including lifting weights up to 50 pounds multiple times daily, pushing wheeled machines weighing between 50 to 600 pounds, and standing for extended periods. Adherence to food safety standards is critical, including proper handling, preparation, packaging, labeling, and sanitation practices. The Juice and Specialty Product Preparation Associate will play a significant role in the company's marketing demonstrations, helping brands connect with consumers by delivering memorable in-store experiences.
Candidates with prior experience in product marketing, product demonstrations, or the food, beverage, or restaurant industry are preferred. The position requires adherence to safety protocols when handling machinery and sharp utensils, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members. This role involves varied work hours and working conditions that may include exposure to cold refrigerated environments and hot equipment.
The Acosta Group is committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment, where employees are encouraged to grow their skillsets, take on new challenges, and contribute meaningfully to the agency's success. The culture promotes innovation and career development, helping team members advance professionally while making a tangible impact in the marketing space. The organization values diversity and equal opportunity, providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
The role of the Juice and Specialty Product Preparation Associate is an essential position within the Product Connections team, focusing on preparing juice and other specialty items for purchase and showcasing products through demonstrations and sampling events. This full-time role requires hands-on participation in setting up event spaces, maintaining safety and compliance standards, and ensuring product quality. Associates are responsible for accurately completing reporting requirements, participating in training sessions, and assisting teammates with event logistics, setup, and clean-up tasks.
This position demands physical capability, including lifting weights up to 50 pounds multiple times daily, pushing wheeled machines weighing between 50 to 600 pounds, and standing for extended periods. Adherence to food safety standards is critical, including proper handling, preparation, packaging, labeling, and sanitation practices. The Juice and Specialty Product Preparation Associate will play a significant role in the company's marketing demonstrations, helping brands connect with consumers by delivering memorable in-store experiences.
Candidates with prior experience in product marketing, product demonstrations, or the food, beverage, or restaurant industry are preferred. The position requires adherence to safety protocols when handling machinery and sharp utensils, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members. This role involves varied work hours and working conditions that may include exposure to cold refrigerated environments and hot equipment.
Job Requirements
- 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
- Preparation of foods using produce, machinery and sharp utensils
- Standing for extended periods of time each day
- Work varied hours throughout the day as required
- Climbing 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
- Sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or other peripherals
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
- Communicate information and ideas orally and in writing so others will understand
- 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 demonstrations 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 (e.g. 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 Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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