Part Time Professional Shopper

Curion•Deerfield, IL

About The Position

Curion is hiring a part-time Professional Shopper for its Facilities Team to procure supplies and groceries for onsite consumer tests. The role involves shopping at local grocery stores and other stores, transporting products to Curion, and completing related inventory, shipping, and expense-report tasks. Work varies day to day and involves getting out into the local community. The position offers flexible hours and reimburses travel mileage. The position is part-time and non-exempt for overtime purposes, so it is eligible for overtime compensation. For positions located in Deerfield, the starting pay rate is $18.50, based on each individual’s qualifications and experience. Benefits include a Curion 401(k) Retirement Account and Illinois Paid Sick Leave.

Requirements

Be articulate, professional, and responsible.
Pass clearance for a company credit card.
Be well organized and have exceptional communication skills.
Be comfortable multitasking and prioritizing tasks.
Have a reliable vehicle and car insurance that meets minimum state requirements.
Be able to lift more than 40 pounds.
Have attention to detail.
Have a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Be able to use the internet to research consumer products.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification and/or food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

Order, shop for, and pick up consumer-test products at local grocery stores.
Interact with store managers.
Maintain product integrity during delivery to Curion using coolers, blue ice packs, and dry ice.
Ship items to various locations from the Curion office.
Handle special requests, such as matching date codes.
Maintain detailed inventory of all procured items.
Enter receipts into the expense-report system on the same day.
Complete other tasks as requested by the Procurement Manager.