Product Sampler

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Requirements:

• Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or a General Educational Development equivalency (GED).
• Must have a class 5 driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Experience / Assets: Few years of experience in fresh produce handling and storage would be an asset.
• Knowledge of different types of foods and a variety of ethnic foods would be an asset.
• Knowledge of grocery stores and specialty foods stores would be an asset.
• Understanding of how to identify and read food labels.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Competent knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to follow very specific instructions and guidelines.
• Self-motivating with good time management skills, highly organized, and strong attention to detail.
• Ensures full compliance with the company's Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare assigned weekly and monthly sampling schedules.
• Collect samples from grocery stores, farmer’s markets, specialty stores, coffee/tea houses, juice bars, and anywhere that sells packaged and bulk food.
• Ensure usable digital photos are taken after samples have been collected.
• Accurate data entry of sample information into workbooks.
• Complete appropriate paperwork that accompanies each sample prior to shipping.
• Purchase, store, pack and ship sample products without contamination and in accordance with SGS guidelines and Client guidelines.
• Ensure expenses, timecards, and photos are completed on a weekly basis.
• Provide accurate and timely results.
• Ensure timely response to communication with admin team.
• Ensure sampling and office supplies are sufficient for work assigned.
• Ensure work is done safely to not affect physical or mental health.
• May be assigned special or ad hoc projects as needed.