Fresh Foods Technician

Fresh Foods Technician

Company: ACO-US

Location: DUBLIN, Ohio, 43016

Pay Rate: $ 11.00

Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate

Range Minimum: $ 11.00

Range Maximum: $ 11.00

Function: Merchandising

Employment Duration: Full-time

Benefits: + Medical, dental and vision insurance + Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability + 401k program + Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Description and Requirements

What's in it for you?

+ Become an expert in Fresh Foods, Bakery, or Deli operations and train others to succeed.

+ Work independently while traveling to stores and managing your own schedule.

+ Play a key role in the success of new store openings, remodels, and ongoing departmental operations.

+ Represent Acosta and partner with store leadership, merchandisers, and clients.

+ Enjoy a balance of hands-on department work, training, communication, reporting, and travel.

What will you do?

+ Train customer employees in all aspects of Fresh Foods/Bakery/Deli operations, including production, setup, and merchandising.

+ Travel independently to assigned stores with planned agendas and clear visit objectives.

+ Assist with new store openings and remodels by setting cases to plan-o-grams and supporting production needs.

+ Maintain plan-o-grams and merchandising tools based on seasonal and business requirements.

+ Set up new items, track performance, and support analysis for assigned categories.

+ Provide written reports such as store visit recaps, monthly category updates, annual reviews, and other analyses.

+ Communicate regularly with merchandisers and leadership regarding store performance, trends, and new initiatives.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

How will you succeed?

+ Treat customers, employees, and store teams with respect while providing supportive training.

+ Demonstrate strong ethics and professionalism during all store interactions.

+ Approach each store visit with clear goals and a drive to deliver measurable outcomes.

+ Build confidence with clients, customers, and teammates through reliability and transparency.

+ Collaborate effectively with store staff, merchandisers, and Acosta leadership.

What experience should you have?

+ Minimum 3 years of technical experience in Fresh Foods, Bakery, or Deli retail operations.

+ Experience setting up displays, resets, and remodels both independently and as part of a team.

+ Prior experience training others is preferred.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

+ Valid driver's license required.

ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, push/pull equipment, travel frequently, and perform tasks such as walking, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.