Sample Room & Airfreight Coordinator

Haco Culinary; La Puente (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Haco Culinary in City of Industry, CA is seeking an hourly Sampler to support R&D and Sales with product samples. You will manage sample requests, work with R&D and Sales teams, pack and ship samples, and maintain the Sample Room and related inventories.

The role emphasizes organization, timely communication, and careful handling of samples and packaging. English proficiency and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years' minimum related experience in a food processing or laboratory is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detail reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and collaborate across departments.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English; bilingual English/ Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage sample requests as they come in; sample requests are typically from Sr. VP Sales & Marketing, Key Account Managers and/or the R&D Team.
• Coordinate with R&D Manager and other R&D team members to ensure new product samples are sent to customers as scheduled.
• Work with inventory personnel to gather standard finished products from the warehouse for sample requests.
• Redistribute gallon products into smaller portions and maintain sample sizes in inventory.
• Pack samples into appropriate packaging with cold packs to maintain cold chain during shipment.
• Package airfreight orders and ensure labels and shipping documents are correct.
• Create shipping labels and ensure secure packing for shipments.
• Maintain inventory of packaging supplies and submit replenishment orders.
• Keep Sample Room organized and ensure samples are within shelf-life.
• Prepare samples for Sales Trade Shows; assist with R&D as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Haco Culinary in City of Industry, CA is seeking an hourly Sampler to support R&D and Sales with product samples. You will manage sample requests, work with R&D and Sales teams, pack and ship samples, and maintain the Sample Room and related inventories.

The role emphasizes organization, timely communication, and careful handling of samples and packaging. English proficiency and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.