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Acosta

Fresh Foods Technician

Columbus, OH

As a Fresh Foods Technician , you'll serve as the goto expert for Fresh Foods, Bakery, and/or Deli, Produce and Meat operations-combining handson technical expertise with coaching, training, and ...

Acosta

Fresh Foods Technician

Columbus, OH

As a Fresh Foods Technician , you'll serve as the goto expert for Fresh Foods, Bakery, and/or Deli, Produce and Meat operations-combining handson technical expertise with coaching, training, and ...

Acosta

Fresh Foods Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$37K - $45K/yr

As a Fresh Foods Technician , you'll serve as the go-to expert for Fresh Foods, Bakery, and/or Deli, Produce and Meat operations-combining hands-on technical expertise with coaching, training, and ...

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Fresh Foods Technician

Acosta

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Acosta rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 52 rated marketing agency

Job description

As a Fresh Foods Technician, you'll serve as the goto expert for Fresh Foods, Bakery, and/or Deli, Produce and Meat operations-combining handson technical expertise with coaching, training, and field execution. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy working independently, traveling to retail locations, and making a visible impact on store performance.

Required Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of 0 - 3 years of handson experience in retail Fresh Foods, Bakery, and/or Deli, Produce and Meat operations
  • Proven technical experience supporting daily department operations, merchandising, and production

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong working knowledge of Fresh Foods, Bakery, and/or Deli, Produce and Meat department operations, including production processes and merchandising standards
  • Ability to set up displays, execute planograms, and participate in resets and remodels independently or as part of a team
  • Comfortable training and guiding others through handson, instore execution
  • Strong organizational, communication, and timemanagement skills
  • Work independently while managing multiple store visits and priorities
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to assigned retail locations

Physical & Travel Requirements

  • Stand, walk, and work on-site in retail environments for extended periods
  • Lift and carry up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to travel regularly as part of the role

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  • Act as a trusted subject matter expert, recognized by internal teams, clients, and retail partners for deep product knowledge, operational excellence, and procedural accuracy.
  • Represent the company professionally in-store, ensuring customer teams are fully equipped to handle department complexities and operational standards.
  • Travel independently to assigned retail locations, planning store visits in advance with clear objectives, agendas, and desired outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively before, during, and after store visits, coordinating resources, providing progress updates, and delivering visit recaps to stakeholders.
  • Support new store openings, remodels, and resets, including: 
    • Assisting with setting cases to planograms
    • Training associates on planogram execution and production standards
    • Providing production support to meet volume needs before and after openings
  • Execute and maintain new item setups, seasonal transitions, and ongoing planogram updates based on business needs.
  • Maintain program documentation, merchandising tools, and category-specific manuals to support consistent execution.
  • Develop and deliver reporting and insights, including: 
    • Store visit reports
    • Monthly category performance reports with trend analysis and seasonal recommendations
    • Annual category reviews and adhoc analysis as needed
  • Collaborate regularly with merchandisers and leadership, sharing updates, introducing new programs or items, and aligning on execution strategies.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support business and client objectives.

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We are the sales and marketing powerhouse behind the most recognized brands. Many of our relationships originated over 50 years ago and continue to thrive today due to the exceptional value and client service we provide. In addition to having long-standing relationships with high-profile brands and we also enjoy partnerships with leading retailers Kroger, Walmart, Costco, and PetSmart and brands including P&G, Kraft-Heinz, Campbell's, Coca-Cola.

Industry

Marketing and retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Jacksonville, FL, US

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