**DESCRIPTION** The **Flex Team Technician - Meat & Seafood** , is a high-performance, field-based role focused on operational excellence across multiple sites. This position requires technical precision, autonomous execution, and measurable impact. Responsibilities include audits, issue resolution, equipment installation, and process engineering support to drive efficiency and reliability. **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 teams to implement improvements. + Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate logs; submit weekly KPI-based summaries. + Cross-Site Support: Provide coverage across markets; adapt to varying conditions and team dynamics. **Technical Skills - Meat & Seafood** + Knife Mastery: Skilled in handling various knives and cutting tools for slicing, deboning, trimming, and portioning meat. + Butchery Techniques: Proficient in primal and sub-primal cuts across different types of meat (beef, pork, poultry, lamb). + Yield Optimization: Ability to maximize usable meat while minimizing waste, ensuring cost-effective processing. + Product Presentation: Cuts meat to meet visual and weight specifications for retail standards. + Meat Anatomy: Understands muscle structure, fat distribution standard, and bone placement to guide efficient cutting. + Food Safety & Hygiene: Applies proper sanitation practices, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention. + Equipment Handling: Operate bandsaws, Puma, and other meat processing machinery safely and effectively. **QUALIFICATIONS** + High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree preferred. + Minimum 2 years technical or operational experience in meat processing, food service, retail, or process engineering preferred. + Ability to lift up to 30 lbs; stand/walk for extended periods. + Valid driver’s license; ability to drive long distances. + Available for overnight travel, occasional weekends, nights, and holidays. + Comfortable working in refrigerated/freezer environments; PPE provided. + Effective communication skills; bilingual (English + second language) preferred. + Must be at least 21 years old for travel credentialing requirements. + Vision sufficient to operate standard tools and equipment. **\#DiscoverYourPath** **ABOUT US** Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world. But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. 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. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. **\#DiscoverYourPath** Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Retail **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Sales **Salary Range:** $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 **Company:** Acosta Employee Holdco LLC **Req ID:** 21837 **Employer Description:** ACOSTA\_EMP\_DESC