Acosta
Specialty Product Preparer
This position is responsible for preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase. Essential duties and responsibilities include: properly setting up and preparing the area for specialized food products, reading materials that accompany product demonstrations to understand program scope, instructions, production requirements and program compliance, following all safety requirements when using equipment, adhering to all required tasks and procedures related to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging, labeling, merchandising and disposal, accurately completing all reporting requirements, and maintaining a clean, sterile and safe work area using proper cleaning chemicals and equipment. This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Education/Experience: Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred. Specific Skills: 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. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Applicable state and local food safety certification or license. Physical Demands: Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs. several times per day, ability to push a wheeled machine 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, 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Work Environment: Retail store environment with regular interaction with co-workers, management team members and customers. Moderate to high noise levels associated with a retail warehouse environment. Exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions, food products and cleaning chemicals. Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity. Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Our mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel. With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, we have a range of talents and experience that redefine what it means to be a marketing agency. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow their skills, and take their careers to the next level. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com.
This position is responsible for preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase. Essential duties and responsibilities include: properly setting up and preparing the area for specialized food products, reading materials that accompany product demonstrations to understand program scope, instructions, production requirements and program compliance, following all safety requirements when using equipment, adhering to all required tasks and procedures related to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging, labeling, merchandising and disposal, accurately completing all reporting requirements, and maintaining a clean, sterile and safe work area using proper cleaning chemicals and equipment. This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Education/Experience: Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred. Specific Skills: 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. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Applicable state and local food safety certification or license. Physical Demands: Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs. several times per day, ability to push a wheeled machine 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, 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Work Environment: Retail store environment with regular interaction with co-workers, management team members and customers. Moderate to high noise levels associated with a retail warehouse environment. Exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions, food products and cleaning chemicals. Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity. Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Our mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel. With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, we have a range of talents and experience that redefine what it means to be a marketing agency. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow their skills, and take their careers to the next level. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com.