Product Testing Program
A branch of employee engagement at The Merc Co+op.
About
The co-op is looking for interested employees to help test potential products. Each month, we receive a number of items from our distributors’ representatives who hope that we will sell them in-store. These items can be an opportunity for an employee to give feedback to help make that decision.
How does it work?
Interested employees will fill out the survey below. Be sure to include any preferences and restrictions, as this will determine what kind of products you may be asked to test and which you wish to avoid.
When a product is available, you will be contacted for the next steps. Employees can expect to test 0–2 products a month, depending on total number of participants, your preferences and restrictions, and the products being considered.
You will test the product at home within a week of receiving it.
After testing, you’ll fill out a survey with your thoughts on the product. This survey then gets sent to our Promotions Specialist to help decide whether or not we will carry the product.
Do I get paid for doing this?
Testing (i.e. eating or using the product) is not paid time. But the 1–5 minutes needed to fill out the digital feedback form is paid time. You should clock in for that period of time, or complete the form during your scheduled shift.
Requirements
You must agree to provide feedback via our digital feedback form. The form is an extension of our website. You may use a store device or your personal device.
You must complete a digital feedback form for each product(s) to remain eligible to receive additional products.
You must agree to test the products yourself.
Where do I sign up?
Right here! ↓↓↓