Fresh Foods Technician

Acosta; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 18,525 - 26,384; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company‑paid life insurance

Short‑term and long‑term disability

401(k) program

Generous paid time off (PTO) program

Job summary

ACO-US in Portland, OR is seeking a Merchandiser for a full‑time, travel‑heavy role. You will train store personnel in Fresh Foods/Bakery/Deli operations, set up displays, and support openings and remodels while maintaining plan‑ograms and merchandising tools.

Travel is a core part of the job; you will visit multiple stores, partner with store leadership and clients, and report on performance, trends, and new initiatives, while upholding high standards of service and ethics.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Train customer employees in 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‑ograms and supporting production needs.
• Maintain plan‑ograms 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Job description

General Information

Company: ACO-US

Location: PORTLAND, Oregon, 97206

Reference #: 65727

Pay Rate: $16.80 (Range: $16.30 - $16.30)

Function: Merchandising

Employment Duration: Full-time

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) program; generous paid time off (PTO) program.

Description and Requirements

What's in it for you?

• 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.

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‑ograms and supporting production needs.
• Maintain plan‑ograms 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.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) – Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories.

The Acosta Group utilizes E‑Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E‑Verify and your right to work.

Acosta Group, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.