Flex Team Technician: Baking Ops, Audits & Installations

Acosta, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a Flex Team Technician who drives operational excellence across multiple sites. The role requires technical precision, autonomous execution, and the ability to deliver measurable impact through audits, issue resolution, and process improvements.

The position involves equipment installation, root-cause analysis, and cross-site coverage with travel to various markets. Strong communication and baking/cake decorating experience are noted in the qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of technical or operational experience in food service, retail, or process engineering preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive long distances.
• Available for overnight travel and occasional weekend work (Demos and Food Shows).
• Must be available to work nights and holidays; comfortable in cold environments with PPE provided.
• Bilingual (English + second language) preferred; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operational Audits: conduct structured audits of site operations and equipment; deliver compliance reports with actionable recommendations.
• Issue Triage & Resolution: rapidly assess and resolve technical issues; escalate systemic problems with root cause analysis.
• Equipment Installation & Configuration: install and upgrade hardware; validate performance and integration.
• Process Engineering Support: identify inefficiencies; collaborate with engineering/operations to pilot and implement improvements.
• Documentation & Reporting: maintain logs of activities, issues and resolutions; submit weekly KPI-based summaries.
• Cross-Site Support: provide coverage across multiple markets; adapt to varying conditions and team dynamics.

Skills

Cake Decorating

Temperature Control

Icing Techniques

Piping Skills

Food Safety

Allergen Awareness

Time Management

Customer Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Acosta Group is seeking a Flex Team Technician who drives operational excellence across multiple sites. The role requires technical precision, autonomous execution, and the ability to deliver measurable impact through audits, issue resolution, and process improvements.

The position involves equipment installation, root-cause analysis, and cross-site coverage with travel to various markets. Strong communication and baking/cake decorating experience are noted in the qualifications.