Fresh Foods Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Serve as a reliable subject matter expert, acknowledged by internal teams, clients, and retail partners for comprehensive product knowledge, operational excellence, and adherence to procedures.

• Professionally represent the company on-site, ensuring customer teams are adequately prepared to manage departmental complexities and uphold operational standards.

• Independently travel to designated retail locations, meticulously planning store visits ahead of time with specific objectives, agendas, and anticipated outcomes.

• Communicate effectively before, during, and after store visits, coordinating resources, providing updates on progress, and sharing visit summaries with stakeholders.

• Assist with new store openings, remodels, and resets, which includes:

• - Aiding in the setup of cases to align with plan-o-grams

• - Training associates on executing plan-o-grams and maintaining production standards

• - Offering production support to fulfill volume requirements before and following openings

• Implement and sustain new item setups, seasonal transitions, and continuous plan-o-gram updates based on business demands.

• Keep program documentation, merchandising tools, and category-specific manuals to ensure consistent execution.

• Generate and present reporting and insights, including:

• - Store visit reports

• - Monthly category performance reports featuring trend analysis and seasonal recommendations

• - Annual category reviews and ad-hoc analyses as necessary

• Regularly collaborate with merchandisers and leadership, providing updates, introducing new programs or items, and aligning on execution strategies.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned to support business and client objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• A minimum of 0 - 3 years of practical experience in retail Fresh Foods, Bakery, and/or Deli, Produce, and Meat operations.

• Demonstrated technical expertise in supporting daily department operations, merchandising, and production.

• Strong understanding of Fresh Foods, Bakery, and/or Deli, Produce, and Meat department operations, including production methods and merchandising standards.

• Capability to set up displays, implement plan-o-grams, and engage in resets and remodels independently or as part of a team.

• Comfortable training and guiding others through practical, in-store execution.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple store visits and competing priorities.

• Valid driver’s license and readiness to travel to assigned retail locations.

• Ability to stand, walk, and work on-site in retail environments for extended periods.

• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds.

• Willingness to travel regularly as part of the role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Employee discounts and wellness programs.