
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
collaborative culture
Job Description
Product Connections is a division of the Acosta Group, a leading collective of trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. Acosta Group specializes in reimagining how people connect with brands throughout their shopping experience, making it a highly respected full-service marketing agency. The company focuses on digital and traditional retail events, demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing to deliver customized brand solutions. With over 10,000 experts in various fields and more than 150 corporate employees, Acosta Group offers a diverse and collaborative workplace culture that encourages innovation, skill development, and career advancement. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and upholding equal employment opportunities.
As part of this innovative team, Product Connections is seeking a skilled individual responsible for preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase. This role centers on maintaining high standards in food preparation and product demonstrations within a retail store environment. The position requires adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols, proper use of equipment such as machinery and sharp utensils, and compliance with regulatory guidelines. The person in this position will regularly engage with team members, management, and customers in a fast-paced, retail warehouse setting that includes exposure to refrigerated and heated conditions.
This role is vital to the business, ensuring that specialty food products like juice are prepared expertly and safely, and that effective sampling and demonstrations help move consumer interest and product sales forward. The job involves detailed set-up and clean-up responsibilities, clear and accurate reporting, attendance at training and certification sessions, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work area. Applicants must be physically capable of lifting, pushing machinery, and standing for extended periods, with the ability to operate efficiently under varied daily schedules. This position provides an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in product marketing or the food and beverage industry who are dedicated to quality, safety, and consumer engagement. Acosta Group supports its employees’ growth and offers a workplace built on shared success and innovation, making it an ideal environment for individuals ready to advance their careers in product marketing and event-driven sales support.
As part of this innovative team, Product Connections is seeking a skilled individual responsible for preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase. This role centers on maintaining high standards in food preparation and product demonstrations within a retail store environment. The position requires adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols, proper use of equipment such as machinery and sharp utensils, and compliance with regulatory guidelines. The person in this position will regularly engage with team members, management, and customers in a fast-paced, retail warehouse setting that includes exposure to refrigerated and heated conditions.
This role is vital to the business, ensuring that specialty food products like juice are prepared expertly and safely, and that effective sampling and demonstrations help move consumer interest and product sales forward. The job involves detailed set-up and clean-up responsibilities, clear and accurate reporting, attendance at training and certification sessions, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work area. Applicants must be physically capable of lifting, pushing machinery, and standing for extended periods, with the ability to operate efficiently under varied daily schedules. This position provides an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in product marketing or the food and beverage industry who are dedicated to quality, safety, and consumer engagement. Acosta Group supports its employees’ growth and offers a workplace built on shared success and innovation, making it an ideal environment for individuals ready to advance their careers in product marketing and event-driven sales support.
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- previous experience in product marketing, demonstrations, food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred
- ability to safely prepare juice and specialty products
- physically able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs several times per day
- able to push a wheeled machine weighing 50-600 lbs to and from the sales floor
- able to stand for extended periods
- ability to work varied hours as required
- able to climb a 6-foot step stool when necessary
- visual ability to read instructions for safety and compliance
- able to work in cold, refrigerated conditions and around hot equipment
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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