Fresh Foods Technician

Fresh Foods Technician

Company: ACO-US

Location: PORTLAND, Oregon, 97206

#: 65727

Pay Rate: $ 16.80

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

Range Minimum: $ 16.30

Range Maximum: $ 16.30

Function: Merchandising

Employment Duration: Full-time

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

• Become the 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.

• 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.

• 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 with clients, customers, and teammates through reliability and transparency.
• Collaborate effectively with store staff, merchandisers, and Acosta leadership.

• 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.

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